LPN / RN – School-Based Private Duty Nurse (1:1 Pediatric) – Mon–Fri, 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 traditional school health room role—you will provide individualized care to the same student at the same school every day, building a consistent relationship with the student, family, and school team.

Clinical Setting

You will meet your student at school. 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. Nurses do not transport students.

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

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
• Off weekends, holidays, and all school breaks
• No night shifts

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, or multistate compact license issued by another compact state; if North Carolina is your primary state of residence, you must hold an NC license)
• LPN: One year of related LPN experience within the last 3 years (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
• Current CPR certification from an in-person course (online-only certifications are not accepted)
• Willingness to complete online assessments
• Ability to lift and reposition pediatric clients, assist with transfers, and remain alert and responsive throughout the assigned shift
• Reliable transportation to your assigned school or meeting location

Note: Newly licensed RNs with prior LPN experience may have that prior LPN experience count toward the experience requirement for this position.

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

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.