School Nurse, RN *Must Be Vent Trained*

Anderson School District Five • Anderson, SC

388d

About The Position

The School Nurse, RN position at Anderson School District Five is a full-time role focused on promoting health and wellness among students. The nurse will utilize clinical knowledge to provide care for students, manage health records, and collaborate with medical personnel and families to ensure a safe and healthy school environment. The role requires adherence to professional standards and state regulations, with a specific emphasis on caring for students with special healthcare needs and preventing infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Completion of Associate's degree from an accredited School or College of Nursing.
• 2 years of nursing experience.
• SC Nurse license is required.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Knowledge of pharmacology, including classifications, indications, dosages, adverse reactions, and contraindications of medications.
• Knowledge of disease transmission and infection control practices.
• Ability to perform vision screenings.
• Strong computer, digital, and information literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for students who become sick or injured during school hours or school-related activities.
• Promote and assist in the control of infectious diseases through prevention, screening, early intervention, and reporting.
• Provide health and wellness counseling to students for the prevention of illness and encourage responsible, healthy decisions.
• Administer medication for various conditions as prescribed by healthcare providers or parents/guardians.
• Utilize the nursing module to maintain detailed, health-specific documentation for each student encounter.
• Monitor school immunization records to ensure compliance with state law.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized healthcare plans (IHP) for students with special healthcare needs.
• Provide feedback as part of the child education evaluation team to develop the individualized educational plan (IEP).
• Participate in nursing staff development programs as necessary for training and certifications.

Benefits

• Salary determined by schedule set by the Board.
• Performance evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree