School​/Floating Nurse, RN

School / Floating Nurse, RN

Anderson County School District 5 CF Reames Education Center - Anderson, South Carolina

Job : 5413746
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 21, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Dec 15, 2025
Position Type: Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

TITLE:

School / Floating Nurse, RN

LOCATION:

C.F. Reames & Floating Assignments

STATUS/FLSA:
Full-time / Exempt

SUPERVISOR:
Principal / Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Days. Salary determined by schedule set by the Board.

EVALUATION:
Performance evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to assist the district by using clinical knowledge and judgement to create a climate of health and well-being district-wide. Deliver nursing services at the base school while also providing support to other schools according to the nursing requirements for student care. Uphold professional standards; adhere to the State Nurse Practice Act and other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to school nursing.

Promote health and wellness in students, and work collaboratively with medical personnel, family, and staff to restore health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1) Provide care for students who become sick or injured during school hours or school-related activities’ provide nursing care to students under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, utilizing all components of the nursing process.

2) Promote and assist in the control of infectious diseases through prevention, screening, early intervention, and reporting as indicated.

3) Provide health and wellness counseling to students for the prevention of illness, create awareness, and encourage responsible, healthy decisions and practices.

4) Administer medication for conditions including asthma, seizure disorder, diabetes, attention deficit disorder, and hyperactivity disorder; administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications as ordered by the healthcare provider and/or parent/guardian.

5) Utilize the nursing module to maintain detailed, health-specific documentation for each student encounter including; nurse assessment notes, medication administration, Medicaid coding and documentation, accident reports, and other encounters.

6) Monitor school immunization records to ensure compliance with state law.

7) Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized healthcare plans (IHP) for students with special healthcare needs.

8) Provide feedback as part of the child education evaluation team to develop the individualized educational plan (IEP); provide feedback related to nursing interventions to the education evaluation team to assist in the development of the IEP.

9) Participate in nursing staff development programs as necessary for training and certifications.

10) Assist school nurses with health care needs throughout the district in accordance to district policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Assist in identifying suspected child abuse and neglect and report suspected cases as mandated by state law.
• Educate and train school personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to maintain a SC nurses' license;
Knowledge of the State Nurse Practice Act;
Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
Knowledge of pharmacology, including the classification, indications and dosages, adverse reactions, and contraindications of medications administered;
Knowledge of disease transmission including blood borne pathogens;
Knowledge of infection control practices;
Knowledge and certification in CPR and AED;
Ability to perform vision screenings;
Knowledge of medical terminology;
Knowledge of Medicaid policy, coding, and documentation;
Knowledge of medical equipment usage and maintenance;
Knowledge of DHEC policies and procedures;
Knowledge of District exclusion and readmission policies for contagious and infectious diseases;
Knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and prevention of infection;
Ability to…