School Nurse: Champion Student Health & Wellness

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a School Nurse for the 2026-27 school year at Lincoln Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role supports student health, coordinates care, administers medications, and develops health plans to promote safety and academic success.

The ideal candidate holds a NC RN license, a BSN, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and has school nursing experience. This 10-month exempt position reports to the Principal and Health Services leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Nursing is required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Licensed RN in North Carolina is required.
• 5 years nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification is required.
• National Certification within 3 years of hire and renewals every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a comprehensive school health program per MOA with OCHD.
• Promote health and wellness for students and staff.
• Identify and address health issues that affect academics and attendance.
• Prepare students to manage their health and make responsible decisions.
• Oversee emotional, mental, physical, and social health of students.
• Administer medications and monitor delegated administration.
• Develop Emergency Medical Plans and Individualized Health Plans.
• Coordinate vision and hearing screenings and follow-up referrals.

Education

B.S. Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in related field

RN license in NC

Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED

Tools

School health coordination

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is seeking a School Nurse for the 2026-27 school year at Lincoln Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role supports student health, coordinates care, administers medications, and develops health plans to promote safety and academic success.

The ideal candidate holds a NC RN license, a BSN, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and has school nursing experience. This 10-month exempt position reports to the Principal and Health Services leadership.