State of North Carolina

Nurse Consultant II

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February 8, 2026

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Full-Time

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Job Description

The Regional School Health Nurse Consultant serves as the primary resource person for local health departments, hospitals, and school systems (public, private, charter and specialty schools) in the region for the assessment of student health needs and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of school nursing services and other health services related activities to meet these needs. School nursing/health services are directed toward all students including those with chronic illness and disabilities. As staff in the School Health Unit, this consultant’s responsibilities include: Program assessment, planning and development. Program implementation, monitoring and quality assurance; Clinical and program consultation; Coordination and collaboration, and Training and resources development. To accomplish its purpose, the position serves as part of the School, Adolescent and Child Health Unit and the Whole Child Health Section of Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW).

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range $64,211 - $105,949 Recruitment Range $64,211 - $92,144 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Skilled in effective communication, both oral and written, demonstrated through writing samples and previous oral presentations. Working knowledge of population-based health and public health principles acquired through documented education and/or experience. Demonstrated understanding of local, state and federal laws, policies and standards, including NC Board of Nursing requirements that govern NC school health, acquired through experience as a school nurse or public health nurse. Skilled in collection and use of data as a basis for program growth and evaluation, demonstrated through previous experience with data based reporting or similar experience. Experience with technology and ability to effectively use common computer-based applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in daily work activities. Management Preferences Master's Degree in Nursing or a closely related field Current National Certification in School Nursing Five years' experience as a school nurse Work experience in a Local Education Agency and/or Local Health Department as a school nurse supervisor Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date Position is funded in part through federal funds Physical Requirements: Unencumbered driver's license for travel within region, to training events, and to Raleigh for 40% of position time. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.

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