School Nurse

School Nurse

Goucher Charter Academy Goucher Charter Academy - Gaffney, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5925148

Final date to receive applications: Sep 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Under general supervision the school nurse is responsible for administering medical assistance and first aid to students and staff according to school health program procedures prescribed by the school. Reports directly to the Principal.

• Collects and reviews health cards on all students, noting significant information, including allergies, medications, illnesses and health conditions; notifies teachers of all significant health problems of students they work with
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential health records of students using the computerized School Health Management Program (SNAP) and Power School software
• Obtains and maintains student immunization records
• Prepares S.C. certificates of immunization when appropriate documentation is provided
• Makes referrals to physicals and/or DHEC as necessary
• Prepares DHEC immunization reports as required
• Manages school health room; attends to ill and injured students on a walk-in basis and handles medical emergencies
• Notifies parents or physicians, as necessary, in cases requiring medical attention; summons ambulance if necessary
• Participates in the school’s screening program for vision, hearing, scoliosis and blood pressure; enters screening results in the SNAP program; determines if further medical consultation or treatment is necessary or advisable; makes referrals and follows up with individual cases as needed
• Monitors students for health problems, including lice infestation, elevated blood sugar levels, etc., and unmet health needs
• Counsels and educates students about their health problems or conditions, disease prevention, hygiene and health maintenance
• Provides health instruction, counseling and guidance to parents and staff on subjects such as CPR, first aid, emergency care procedures and special health problems
• Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medications as directed by physician and parent
• Looks for conditions which might indicate the presence of communicable diseases; alerts faculty, parents, physicians and public health authorities when necessary
• Assists in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse/sexual abuse/neglect
• Develops individual health plans for students with disabilities or chronic health conditions; assists in identifying students with special medical needs
• Identifies and monitors students with extended illnesses/absences and corresponds with attendance clerk and parent concerning illness/absence
• Coordinates health and social services for students between school, family physician, hospitals and community agencies
• Researches illnesses and diseases, and consults with other nurses and health care professionals to determine appropriate care at school
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations concerning blood borne pathogens protocol
• Participates in implementing a system for managing school emergencies and the conduct of actions to prevent both unintentional and intentional injury and/or disease occurrences

• May serve as site coordinator for staff wellness programs
• Provides emergency care and first aid to staff as needed
• Provides medical referrals as appropriate
• Reads employee TB test results and forwards the results to appropriate persons/agency
• Maintains confidential staff health records for emergency use
• Orders and maintains inventory of health room supplies and equipment
• Prepares and distributes first aid kits for field trips…