School Nurse

Cannon School Inc; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cannon School Inc. in Concord, NC is seeking a Part-Time School Nurse to join the School Health Services team. You will provide nursing care, first aid, and health support for illnesses and injuries on campus.

You will develop care plans, administer medications, monitor immunization records, and advise faculty on health topics. The role requires an active North Carolina RN license and current CPR/AED certification, with a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Minimum three years of professional nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, first aid, treatment, and nursing care for illnesses and injuries within the scope of professional nursing practice.
• Support the ongoing management of students with chronic and complex health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans and emergency action plans for students with identified health needs.
• Administer and supervise prescribed medications and nursing treatments in accordance with school policies and applicable regulations.
• Recognize potential medical emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency care and response procedures.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, faculty, staff, healthcare providers, and other members of the school community regarding student health concerns.
• Provide health education and training to faculty and staff on topics such as allergy awareness, epinephrine auto-injector use, diabetes management, and other student health needs.
• Assist with monitoring student immunization records and other required health documentation.
• Support appropriate exclusion and return-to-school decisions related to infectious and communicable illnesses.
• Assist with required reporting of communicable diseases in accordance with applicable laws and public health guidelines.
• Promote a healthy and safe school environment through education, prevention, and collaboration.
• Serve as a liaison among students, families, school personnel, healthcare professionals, and community resources.
• Perform other school health-related duties as assigned.

Education

North Carolina RN license

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cannon School - Concord, NC 28027

Position Type: Part Time

Essential Responsibilities

The Part-Time School Nurse will work as a member of the School Health Services team.

• Provide assessment, first aid, treatment, and nursing care for illnesses and injuries within the scope of professional nursing practice.


• Support the ongoing management of students with chronic and complex health conditions.


• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans and emergency action plans for students with identified health needs.


• Administer and supervise prescribed medications and nursing treatments in accordance with school policies and applicable regulations.


• Recognize potential medical emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency care and response procedures.


• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, faculty, staff, healthcare providers, and other members of the school community regarding student health concerns.


• Provide health education and training to faculty and staff on topics such as allergy awareness, epinephrine auto-injector use, diabetes management, and other student health needs.


• Assist with monitoring student immunization records and other required health documentation.


• Support appropriate exclusion and return-to-school decisions related to infectious and communicable illnesses.


• Assist with required reporting of communicable diseases in accordance with applicable laws and public health guidelines.


• Promote a healthy and safe school environment through education, prevention, and collaboration.


• Serve as a liaison among students, families, school personnel, healthcare professionals, and community resources.


• Perform other school health-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina required.


• Current CPR/AED certification required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience preferred.