2026-2027 School Nurse

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A North Carolina school district is seeking a full-time School Nurse to provide health care for students and staff. This role includes assessing student health needs, developing care plans, and providing nursing services across the school environment. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses licensed in North Carolina with a strong background in youth nursing. Effective communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid TB test and health examination.
• Minimum of one to three years nursing experience with youth (ages 5–18).
• Current NC driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate health care of individual students.
• Provide nursing care and implement health care plans.
• Monitor health and safety issues in the school environment.

Skills

Effective communication with diverse groups

Strong physical assessment skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Registered Nurse license in North Carolina

National school nurse certification (to be completed in 3 years)

Job description

Overview

2026-2027 School Nurse

Hoke County Schools HCS Student Support Services - Raeford, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5614196

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Organization: HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Title: School Nurse

Reports to: Designated Principal and Director of Student Support Services

Terms of Employment: Full Time

Salary: NC State Salary Schedule

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid TB test and health examination issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority
• Education/formal training/licensure/certification/experience: Registered nurse, currently licensed in North Carolina or a registered nurse working toward baccalaureate degree, and national school nurse certification to be completed within 3 years of hire date.
• A minimum of one to three years of nursing experience working with young children and adolescents (ages 5 – 18).
• Current NC driver’s license
• Additional Skills: Effective communicator with a wide range of age groups, ethnic, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds; Strong physical assessment skills; Fluency in English and Spanish preferred

Supervises: None

Essential Job Functions:

• Uses of the nursing process to assess, plan and evaluate the health care of individual students as well as groups of students in schools; Identifies children with special health care needs and develops health care plans and emergency action plans; Monitors kindergarten health assessment and immunization records and facilitates completion; Participates on coordinated school health teams as appropriate
• Provides nursing care to school-age children, adolescents and school staff in the school system by organizing/completing periodic health screenings, ensuring follow-up, providing care and referrals; implementing an effective medication administration system; supervising/assisting with prescribed treatments/procedures; providing for emergency care of illness/injury; providing care for children with chronic illness
• Uses equipment/supplies correctly
• Assures use of appropriate safety and infection control measures; Monitors the school environment for health and safety issues
• Teaches/directs/advises/informs others; Develops workshops/training for school personnel on health topics; Provides individual explanations to students, parents, and staff regarding prevention, illness, treatment; Creates communications for programs; Informs family/school staff of community resources; Supervises school personnel and volunteers
• Reports/records data; Documents patient data, plan of care, care rendered and response to care for individual students; Reports significant data regarding student health status; Provides program reports in a timely manner; Reports health and safety issues in the school environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical and Cognitive Requirements: The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the School Nurse job classification within Hoke County Schools. Work is light physical work; capable of occasional up to 20 pounds

• Prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job-related forms, reports, etc. in languages required
• Understand and conform to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
• Speak to individuals or groups with poise and confidence
• Respond adequately to inquiries or complaints
• Write using standard conventions
• Apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts
• Communicate effectively using required language and devices
• Use/interpret terminology, formulas
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Perform under stress and adapt during emergencies
• Be sensitive to cultural differences
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Operate office machines and devices

Disclaimer: This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. This description may be revised by the supervisor with HR review and approval at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Yolanda McDonald or Amber Douse
• Human Resources
• Raeford, North Carolina 28376
• Phone: [phone]