About this role
TITLE
School Nurse
SALARY
Commensurate with training and experience (Scale 117)
DEPARTMENT
District Office/School Site
LENGTH OF CONTRACT
190 days
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state of South Carolina.
- Minimum experience of two years as a registered nurse, preferably pediatric, adolescent, emergency, or community health.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification.
- Highly recommended to be affiliated with professional organization (NASN/SCASN).
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
School Principal
Director of Nursing & Health Services
JOB SUMMARY
The school nurse facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promotes health and safety; intervenes with actual and potential health problems; provides case management, self- advocacy, and learning. The same applies to faculty and staff.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Dorchester School District Two.
- Apply appropriate theory as basis for decision making in nursing practice.
- Collect information about health status of students/faculty in a systematic manner while maintaining confidentiality on an as needed basis.
- Provide nursing care, support, and advice for students and/or faculty who have suffered an accident or illness.
- Store, administer and assist with medication in accordance with school district policies.