School Nurse (2026-27 School Year)

TrulyHired; Chapel Hill (NC); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a Nurse for the 2026-27 school year. The role is located at Lincoln Center with a 10-month schedule and requires a BSN and North Carolina RN licensure. CPR/First Aid/AED certification is mandatory, with 5 years of nursing experience preferred and National Certification within 3 years of hire.

The nurse will provide school health services, manage medications, develop health plans, and collaborate with staff to promote student learning and well-being.

Qualificações

• BSN in Nursing required.
• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
• 5 years nursing experience preferred.
• Prior school setting experience preferred.
• National Certification within 3 years of hire and renewals every 5 years.

Responsabilidades

• Provide school nursing care and coordinate health services.
• Administer medications and monitor health plans.
• Develop and implement Emergency Medical Plans and Individualized Health Plans.
• Screen, evaluate and refer students for health issues affecting learning.
• Communicate with staff to maintain student safety and wellbeing.
• Support health education and prevention programs.
• Coordinate health services with CHCCS and Orange County Health Department.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Communication

Formação académica

BSN in Nursing

Licensed RN in NC

Ferramentas

CPR/First Aid/AED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse (2026-27 School Year)

Salary Schedule: Certified School Nurse Schedule

CHCCS Salary Page

Reports To: School Principal and Lead for School Health & Homebound Services

Salary Grade: School Nurse Scale or 111

Work Location: Lincoln Center

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: 10 Month

Position Summary

School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential. Adopted by the NASN Board of Directors February 2017.

Essential Duties

• Facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive school health program according to the medical direction and specific duties outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement between Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS)and the Orange County Health Department (OCHD)
• Promote health and wellness in students and staff
• Promote academic achievement and classroom attendance by identifying, correcting or preventing health problems and injuries which interfere with school performance
• Prepare students to achieve their full potential by helping them to become responsible for their health decisions and practice
• Oversee the emotional, mental, physical and social health of students
• Manage chronic health conditions and disabilities, including support for exceptional children and as needed 1:1 nursing needs
• Provide Medical Treatments as outlined by the Nurse Practice Act of North Carolina, and as ordered by a medical provider
• Promote positive health and safety behaviors through programs on health education and prevention
• Promote a safe school environment
• Provide first aid care, emergency response and health assessment
• Writes Emergency Medical Plans and Individualized Health Plans and coordinates the care of students with chronic or acute health conditions;
• Communicate with teachers and staff to ensure the safety and well-being of students;
• Administer medications and monitor delegated medication administration;
• Assist in the evaluation of students for Special Services (Special Education);
• Coordinate and provide vision and hearing screenings, referrals for services and follow-up;
• Assist families in accessing health insurance and health care services
• Monitor and Reports to administration staff compliance with required beginning of the year training which include but are not limited to: asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, concussion and blood borne pathogens
• Educate and train First Responders according to Board Policy 4252/6152 First Aid Policy
• Completes continuing education according to the North Carolina Board of Nursing and National School Nurse Certification (once obtained)
• Document appropriate written and verbal communication of all nursing activities
• Assist in the identification, reporting and implementation of communicable disease prevention and response
• Provide coordination support and staffing of vaccination events through the Orange County Health Department (OCHD)
• Relieve OCHD nursing staff in shelters during disasters (to the maximum extent possible based on availability)
• Assist OCHD in a crisis or disaster response (to the maximum extent possible based on availability)
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education/Experience Requirements

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Disclosure

This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual's ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Date Created/Revised: 11/6/2026