LPN / RN – School-Based Private Duty Nurse (1:1 Pediatric) – Full or Part-Time, Meet at School

Nurses and More is seeking an LPN or RN for a 1:1 school-based private duty nursing position caring for an elementary-age boy throughout the school day. This is not a health room role—you will provide dedicated one-on-one care to the same student at the same school every day, building a consistent working relationship with the student, family, and school team.

Clinical Setting

You will meet your student at school. Nurses do not transport students. This is an active role requiring you to remain on your feet, stay close to your student, and be ready to assist throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide stand-by assistance with walking and transfers
• Monitor closely for safety and implement fall prevention strategies (falls are frequent)
• Monitor for seizure-like episodes
• Perform neuro checks as indicated by the student's care plan
• Document care on a tablet
• Follow the student's individual care plan throughout the school day

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. Off weekends, holidays, and all school breaks. No night shifts. Full-time or two part-time nurses may share this assignment.

Location

Charlotte area, NC 28105. Position is for the 2026–2027 school year.

Compensation

• LPN: $33 per hour
• RN: $39 per hour
• Daily pay available
• Weekly direct deposit
• Overtime pay opportunity

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered LPN or RN license. North Carolina license required if NC is your primary state of residence; otherwise, a multistate (compact) license issued by another compact state is acceptable.
• LPN: One year of related LPN experience within the last 3 years. Related experience includes direct patient care with transferable clinical skills in pediatrics, home care, long-term care, acute care, or private duty nursing.
• RN: One year of related RN experience within the last 3 years, or one year of related LPN experience within the last 3 years. Newly licensed RNs with prior LPN experience may satisfy the experience requirement.
• Current CPR certification from an in-person course (online-only certifications are not accepted)
• Willingness to complete online assessments
• Reliable transportation to the assigned school or meeting location
• Ability to lift and reposition pediatric clients, assist with transfers, and remain alert and responsive throughout the assigned shift

Pre-Employment Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete the following prior to assignment:

• Criminal background check and drug screening
• Health screening and tuberculosis testing in accordance with agency and school district requirements
• Reference verification and license verification
• Agency orientation and skills competency validation

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Free continuing education credits
• Referral bonus
• Mentor/preceptor bonus
• On-site Clinical Director for clinical support
• 24-hour access to a Nurses and More representative
• Additional assignments available in home care, facility staffing, and school health
• Orientation and competency training provided

Additional Information

Nurses and More has provided skilled nursing personnel since 1988 and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. If your experience is in a related setting and you are unsure whether it qualifies, contact the school nursing team at (704) 335-7241 to discuss your background. Additional assignments across Charlotte open frequently.