School Nurse 2024-2025

Contract: 185 Days

Reports to: Principal/Director of Special Services

Location: Williston-Elko Middle School/Williston-Elko High School

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy.

Position will be open until filled.

Qualifications:

The person in this position should have the following credentials:

• A current unrestricted South Carolina Registered Nurse License
• Be a graduate of a State approved nursing program
• Basic computer skills required, keyboarding proficient
• Red Cross or American Heart Association BLS, CPR Certified
• A minimum of one year experience (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Administers first aid and care to ill or injured students and staff as stipulated by District Policies and Procedures, student care being the main objective.
• Documents nursing interventions and maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Provides reports as required by the District and State utilizing reporting systems.
• Identifies students with chronic illnesses, students whose conditions could result in emergency care, and students who will self-administer and self-monitor medications and/or procedures while at school.
• Prepares Individual Health Care Plans and/or Emergency Action Plans on those students with chronic illness, students with conditions that could result in an emergency, and students who self-administer/self-monitor medications and/or procedures while at school. Prepares the necessary care plan and obtains signatures from the parent, the health care provider, and the student when applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for monitoring student immunizations required by law and completing a 45-day immunization report required by SCDHEC.
• Performs vision and hearing screening and appropriate follow-up as recommended by the State and District. Performs Assistance Team Screenings when indicated by Special Education Services.
• Administers medication to students according to District and Nursing Board policies and guidelines, always adhering to LLR Nursing Board Guidelines.
• Completes training on medication administration when applicable for field trips and when there is no RN at school.
• Keeps the school principal informed of any health-related problems and/or injuries at school requiring immediate care by EMS or parent pick up. Completes appropriate incident reports and coordinates with District Office.
• Reports outbreaks of communicable diseases to the principal or Director of Special Services as appropriate. Adheres to the SC Exclusion Laws. Keeps principal aware of process of reporting.
• Completes Medicaid billing requirements and all paperwork associated with Medicaid in a timely manner.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the principal or Director of Special Services as appropriate, keeping duties to students in the health room as a first priority.

Professional Growth Responsibilities:

• Attends nursing in-service programs provided by the District and State agencies.
• Recognizes the need for and secures verification of competencies for required procedures.
• Maintains South Carolina licensure.

References:

Please be sure to provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide 3 references. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request.