School Nurse; RN or LPN

Position: School Nurse (RN or LPN)
Location: Walterboro

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
5/11/2026

Location:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Until Position Is Filled
JOB PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Performs routine counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. Maintains student health records. Reports to the District Nurse and assigned principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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 (PCG) 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; sees 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 District's screening program for vision, hearing, scoliosis and blood pressure; enters screening results in the PCG 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 heath maintenance.

Provides health information, 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 district nurse, 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 handicaps or chronic health conditions; assists in identifying students with special 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 referrals as appropriate; reads employee TB tests and sends 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 and emergency situations; prepares and distributes mini-first aid kits for all staff members; prepares and maintains code blue equipment and supplies for emergencies.

Compiles data for and prepares various reports and records required by the school, District and other agencies.

Reviews District policies and procedures for student nursing, and recommends changes as appropriate to ensure the provision of quality health care.

Reviews Medicaid forms for eligibility; generates monthly Medicaid billing reports.

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