School Nurse/Reception (For the 2026-27 School Year)

The Expedition School•Hillsborough, NC

6h•$54,000 - $68,000

About The Position

The School Nurse/Receptionist serves as the welcoming presence at the TES front desk and plays a vital role in promoting school safety and student well-being. This position embodies a dual focus on Wellness & Welcome , ensuring a positive first impression for families and visitors while supporting the health needs of students and staff.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) required
Current BLS certification.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism in a dynamic school environment.
Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgment.
Flexible, level headed and calm under pressure

Nice To Haves

previous school nursing or pediatric experience preferred

Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Assessment: Provide professional nursing assessment, triage, and management of student illness and injury.
Develop, implement, and evaluate Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and condition-specific management plans (e.g., diabetes, seizure disorders, severe allergies) in collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
Safely administer and delegate medications and health procedures in accordance with state law and school policy.
Lead the school’s emergency response/first responder team.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Chronic Disease Management & Staff Training: Coordinate care for students with chronic health conditions, including development of Diabetes Medical Management Plans as required.
Train and delegate appropriate school personnel to support students with specialized health needs.
Provide required annual staff training on state-mandated health topics (e.g., bloodborne pathogens, diabetes care, allergies, AED use, emergency response).
Compliance, Public Health & Emergency Preparedness: Maintain and utilize access to the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR) to verify immunization compliance and ensure accurate state reporting.
Review immunization records, notify families of deficiencies, and ensure compliance with state requirements.
Conduct school-wide communicable disease surveillance by monitoring illness trends and absenteeism patterns; implement mitigation measures as appropriate.
Maintain the school’s Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate in compliance with applicable regulations.
Ensure emergency preparedness by maintaining epinephrine auto-injector supplies and verifying that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are functional and up to date.
Complete and submit required state health reports by established deadlines.
Maintain accurate, confidential health records in accordance with FERPA and state regulations.
Collaborate with the Orange County Health Department as needed.
Health Promotion & Prevention: Maintain PBNC certification and conduct required vision screenings.
Provide health education and consultation to students, staff, and families.
Communicate effectively with parents/guardians and school personnel regarding student health needs.
Health Office & Resource Management: Maintain health office supplies, equipment, and first aid kits; order medical supplies in accordance with school procedures.
Maintain documentation of health visits, medications administered, medication counts, and reportable conditions.
Support environmental health practices within the school setting.
Professional Requirements: Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
Attend fall and spring meetings with the State School Health Consultant.
Visitor Management & School Safety: Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, students, and families.
Implement and enforce school visitor safety protocols and check-in/out procedures.
Monitor/manage building entry and ensure compliance with school security policies.
Communication & Front Office Support: Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and timely manner.
Provide information and assistance regarding school procedures, events, and locations.
Support volunteer coordination and assist with general front office needs.
Coordinate lunch deliveries and assist with student meal needs; maintain school lunch inventory and notify DBO when replenishment is required.
Input daily attendance communications from parents/guardians.
Support daily front office operations to ensure efficient workflow