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Job Description
Anticipated Salary: $48,000-68,000. This is an exempt position.
Time Off Plan: 10 days of PTO, 8 weeks of summer break, all teacher/counselor holidays
The School Nurse serves as the primary health services coordinator for students, ensuring safe access to education by managing health plans, supporting chronic and acute medical needs, and collaborating with families and school teams. This role bridges health and education by promoting student wellness, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations for current and enrolling students, and supporting the whole child in a virtual and in-person learning environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Provide nursing assessment, triage, and guidance for student health concerns in both virtual and in-person settings
Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and health-related components of 504 Plans and IEPs
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA, Section 504, state health requirements)
Maintain accurate and confidential health records and documentation in school systems
Collaborate with families, teachers, and Student Services teams to support student health needs and access to instruction
Coordinate care for students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies)
Respond to and manage medical emergencies during in-person events, testing, or school activities
Provide training and guidance to staff on student health needs, emergency protocols, and accommodations
Manage immunization compliance and health requirements for enrollment and for grade appropriate requirements
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to student support planning
Support mental health awareness and refer students to appropriate services as needed
Travel to in-person events, testing sites, or student locations as required
Required Education and Experience
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatric, community health, or school settings
Experience working with children and adolescents with diverse medical needs
Knowledge of school health regulations, IEPs, 504 Plans, and health-related compliance requirements preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a virtual environment and manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web profi ciency
Ability to clear required background check
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has 0 direct reports.
Top Perks
As a staff member at The Heron Institute, you’ll enjoy:
• Benefi ts: Health care, dental, life insurance, and retirement through PEBA - Keep your service credit!
• No car or lunch duty!
• Laptop provided by the school and eligibility for internet reimbursement
Location All staff must reside in the state of South Carolina.
This position is onsite in Greenville, SC, or Columbia, SC, with the following travel expectations:
Attend local student outing 1-2 times per semester
Attend in-person professional development 1-3 times per semester
Attend back-to-school professional development in July (1-3 consecutive days)
Participate in in-person student testing
Travel within South Carolina to perform in-person assessments
Occasional travel between in-person sites
Additional details on travel will be provided in the interview process
Additional Information
We offer state health benefi ts and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life. Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASC
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required.
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
This is an annual contract position.
The Heron Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.