Impactful School Nurse: Student Wellness & Safety

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; High Park (NC); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a School Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services, care coordination, and health program leadership at Lincoln Center. The role supports student health, safety, and academic achievement through direct patient care, plan development, and collaboration with teachers, families, and health partners.

The nurse will manage chronic conditions, administer treatments, and ensure adherence to Nurse Practice Act guidelines while promoting wellness and

Qualificações

• B.S. Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• 5 years nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Must obtain National Certification within 3 years of the initial hire date and maintain renewals every 5 years.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate implementation of a comprehensive school health program.
• Promote health and wellness in students and staff.
• Promote academic achievement by identifying or preventing health problems.
• Oversee emotional, mental, physical and social health of students.
• Manage chronic health conditions and disabilities; 1:1 nursing as needed.
• Provide medical treatments as outlined by NC Nurse Practice Act and physician orders.
• Promote health and safety behaviors through education and prevention programs.
• Provide first aid, emergency response, and health assessments.
• Write Emergency Medical Plans and Individualized Health Plans and coordinate care.
• Communicate with teachers and staff to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Administer medications and monitor delegated administration.
• Assist in evaluating students for Special Services.
• Coordinate vision and hearing screenings and referrals.
• Assist families in accessing health insurance and care services.
• Monitor compliance with required training (asthma, allergies, diabetes, concussion, etc.).
• Educate and train First Responders per policy.
• Complete continuing education per NC Board of Nursing and National School Nurse Certification.
• Document nursing activities and communications.
• Assist in disease prevention and response coordination with health department.
• Provide staffing for vaccination events with OCHD.
• Relieve OCHD staff in shelters during disasters when possible.
• Assist OCHD in crisis or disaster response.

Conhecimentos

Care coordination

Student health advocacy

Emergency response

Communication with staff

Formação académica

B.S. Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree preferred

Licensed RN in North Carolina

5 years nursing experience preferred

Experience in a school setting preferred

CPR/First Aid/AED certified

National Certification within 3 years of hire

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a School Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services, care coordination, and health program leadership at Lincoln Center. The role supports student health, safety, and academic achievement through direct patient care, plan development, and collaboration with teachers, families, and health partners.

The nurse will manage chronic conditions, administer treatments, and ensure adherence to Nurse Practice Act guidelines while promoting wellness and