School Nurse (Middle School)

Young World Physical Education; Ware Shoals (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated School Nurse for middle school students in Ware Shoals, SC. The role involves supporting the health and well-being of students through assessments, first aid, emergency care, and health education.

The ideal candidate will possess the required SC nursing licensure and be adept at handling medical conditions for both students and staff, including health screenings, documentation, and communication with parents.

This is a full-time position with a 182-day requirement and 37.5 hours weekly on the WSSD51 salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SC Board of Nursing licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be able to monitor and treat physical/medical conditions of students.
• Experience with health screenings and emergency care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain health and well-being of students.
• Conduct health screenings and maintain proper health documentation.
• Provide first aid and emergency care as needed.

Skills

Licensure as Registered Nurse

Licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse

Assessment and counseling

Emergency care

Communication skills

Tools

AED

Stethoscope

First aid supplies

Job description

School Nurse (Middle School)

School District: Ware Shoals School District 51 (Ware Shoals Middle School), Ware Shoals, South Carolina

Job Details

• Job ID: 5723916
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualifications

Licensure by the SC State Board of Nursing as a professional Registered Nurse or Licensure by the SC State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse, working under the supervision of the district nurse.

Reports To

• Principal
• District Nurse

Summary

Under direct supervision, responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well‑being of all students by providing services such as assessments, first aid, counseling, and emergency care.

Performance Responsibilities

• Monitors, evaluates and treats physical/medical conditions of students; confers with physicians as needed for proper treatment of injuries/illnesses; refers all severe health problems to parents for further diagnosis and remedy; refers continuing health problems to outside community sources.
• Reviews student medical files to assess immunization status; maintains accurate and current immunization documentation in compliance with state law, submits required reports to DHEC.
• Conducts periodic vision, hearing, scoliosis, blood pressure, and head lice screenings; provides referrals to parents for students when screenings indicate problems.
• Gathers necessary information for Individual Health Care Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Health Care Plans (EHPs) for children with special health needs.
• Instructs students in proper health practices including nutrition, exercise and general health.
• Communicates with parents concerning the health of their child(ren); provides instruction for proper medical care.
• Monitors prescription and other medications administered to students, maintains proper, legal documentation.
• Conducts staff training to promote awareness of illness and disease symptoms.
• Reviews and maintains OSHA standards for healthcare and maintenance of emergency kits, and CPR responder kits.
• Attends special education meetings as requested by school administration.
• Treats medical/health conditions of staff as needed on an emergency basis.
• Teaches a three (3) week eight grade girls sex education course.
• Uses various tools and equipment, such as AED, audiometer, stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, audio/visual equipment, first aid supplies, CPR shield, protective clothing, etc.
• Interacts with school staff and administration, students, parents, physicians, healthcare professionals, caseworkers, psychologists, etc.
• Prepares a wide variety of records and reports such as emergency cards, daily log of healthroom visits and treatment given, medicine administration records, health cards for each student, accident reports, immunization records, and medical alert forms.
• Submits Medicaid and OSHA reports, medication consent/treatment forms, safety datasheets, annual statistics reports, parent notifications, observation records, screening forms, referral forms, etc.
• Orders health room supplies as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of personally identifiable data on students and staff.
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
• Presents a positive image of Ware Shoals School District 51 at all times.
• Willingly performs other related duties as required.

Terms of Employment

182 days; 37 ½ hours per week / WSSD51 salary schedule

Evaluation

Annual evaluation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Staff

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim McClain, District 51 Nurse
• Ware Shoals High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]