• South Carolina
    24 days ago

    Job Description

    School Nurse

    Location: Willie Jeffries School Of Excellence

    Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

    Reports To: Principal

    Position Overview: The School Nurse is responsible for providing healthcare services to students and staff. This role involves administering medications, managing chronic health conditions, and providing emergency care as needed.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff.
    • Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate records of medication administration.
    • Monitor and track students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
    • Provide health education to students and staff on topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and illness prevention.
    • Coordinate with parents and medical professionals to address students’ health needs.
    • Ensure compliance with all state and federal health regulations.
    • Maintain student health records and confidentiality.
    • Participate in health screenings and immunization tracking.
    • Any other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    • Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid South Carolina nursing license.
    • Experience in pediatric or school nursing preferred.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to handle medical emergencies effectively.
    • Knowledge of state and federal health regulations for schools.
    Physical Requirements

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively; sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Work Environment

    This position operates in a professional school environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and instructional materials. Noise level is typically moderate, but can be higher during student-centered activities or events. Occasional local travel for school-related functions may be required.

    FLSA Classification

    This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is in accordance with applicable federal and South Carolina labor laws.

    Disclaimer

    This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Berkeley Charter Education Association and applicable policies. This description does not constitute a contract of employment.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Berkeley Charter Education Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace environment and comply fully with the South Carolina Department of Education’s nondiscrimination policies.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance
    Physical Setting:
    • School
    Schedule:
    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    Ability to Commute:
    • Orangeburg, SC 29118(Required)
    Ability to Relocate:
    • Orangeburg, SC 29118: Relocate before starting work (Required)
    Work Location: In person

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Carolina
    Websitehttps://berkeleycharter.org

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Diabetesunmatched
    • Emergency Careunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Health Educationunmatched
    • Health Maintenanceunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
    • Nutritionunmatched
    • Pediatric Nursingunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Records Managementunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • University/School Regulationsunmatched

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