School Nurse

Legacy Traditional Schools is seeking a School Nurse to provide comprehensive health support to students in a school setting. You will address the health needs of students, implement school health programs, and provide appropriate care and referral for ill, medically fragile, and injured students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care to students, including first aid, illness, and injury care, using clinical decision-making within the nursing scope of practice
• Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications in compliance with South Carolina law, provider orders, and district medication policies; maintain accurate medication documentation and secure storage
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies
• Provide nursing care to students with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, and severe allergies in alignment with provider orders
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) for students with special healthcare needs
• Participate as a member of IEP and Section 504 teams as needed for students with special healthcare needs
• Conduct required student health screenings and create a safe environment for students
• Implement infection control practices and manage communicable disease situations according to South Carolina Department of Public Health guidance and district procedures
• Complete and maintain appropriate student health documentation and reporting
• Train and supervise designated unlicensed school personnel to perform approved health-related tasks in accordance with the South Carolina Board of Nursing Advisory Standards; provide oversight and consultation when nursing care is delegated
• Serve as a positive liaison among students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, and moving of equipment or materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
• Ability to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Required Qualifications

• Degree in nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the South Carolina State Board of Nursing
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Pass a criminal history background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of school health experience
• First Aid Certification

Compensation and Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $3,000 (eligibility and terms to be discussed with recruiter)
• Industry-leading pay and rewards
• Referral bonuses
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority
• Retirement plans
• Promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement