SCHOOL NURSE #000602

Lee County School District -NC; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is hiring a full-time School Nurse to manage student health services. Responsibilities include providing first aid, developing health care plans, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina and have good communication skills. Special considerations include working with health services for students with special needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and parents to promote student well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered and licensed within the state of NC.
• Ability to function within the NCBON RN scope of practice.
• Understanding of pediatric and adolescent nursing.

Responsibilities

• Serve all schools based on Nurse to Student ratio.
• Provide first-aid and emergency care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual health care plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Nursing assessment skills

Proficient with computers

Ability to collaborate

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

BSN working toward National School Nurse Certification

Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid

Job description

SCHOOL NURSE #000602

Lee County Schools Central Office - Sanford, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5453162
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 01, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nature of Work

School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. The school nurse serves in the roles of program manager/coordinator, case manager/direct care provider, collaborator/advocate, educator, and counselor for the school district in assigned schools.

Qualifications:

• Must be registered and licensed within the state of NC and maintain appropriate licensure for Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Registered nurse with a BSN working toward National School Nurse Certification is recommended but not required.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR/AED/First Aid.
• Function in a directed manner within the NCBON RN scope of practice.
• Good communication and nursing assessment skills. Proficient with computers. Ability to collaborate with team members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve all schools depending on the Nurse to Student ratio in the Lee County Schools District.
• Complex role includes understanding and knowledge of pediatric/adolescent nursing, public health/community health nursing, health counseling, mental health, crisis intervention, communicable disease control, applicable laws, regulations, and standards, case finding, case management, health advocacy, program management, personnel supervision of LPNs, School Health Assistants, CNAs, and UAP, family theory, assessment, and intervention, ethnic and cultural sensitivity and competence, contemporary health and psychosocial issues, healthcare delivery systems, primary health care concepts, building student, staff, and family capacity for adaptation, self‑management, self‑advocacy, and learning.

Skills related to this important role include the ability to:

• Provide first‑aid and emergency care, medically prescribed services, and supervise non‑licensed personnel who also provide health‑related services.
• Develop emergency action plans for students at risk of medical crises at school or during a school function.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individual health care plans (IHPs) for students who need invasive procedures performed during the school day.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Programs for Exceptional Children and medical providers to coordinate health services for children with Special Needs and Section 504‑eligible students.
• Provide staff development on health‑related topics for school staff, monitor staff that provide health services, including delegated procedures, the administration of medication to students, and other health‑related mandated activities.
• Coordinate the establishment of guidelines, procedures, and training in the First Aid/CPR/First Responder Program for schools and staff.
• Provide health screenings for students and staff as needed.
• Conduct home visits when appropriate.
• Correspond with parents on the health needs of students (verbal and written).
• Record and document immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Maximize the quantity of in‑class time by reducing the incidence of health‑related absenteeism.
• Monitor compliance of school health programs with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage school health services.
• Make referrals to appropriate agencies in accordance with identified student needs and assist parents in obtaining professional services for students.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Categories

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Charlette Bowling, Supervisor of School Nurses
• W. B. Wicker Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]