Interim Elementary School Nurse

PIEDMONT COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Interim School Nurse

JOB TITLE Interim School Nurse

FLSA STATUS Exempt

REPORTS TO Director

EMPLOYMENT TERM 12 weeks

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing care and medical support to students, including early identification of health concerns, health assessments, disease prevention, and support for health education and immunization programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school nursing services to students in K through Grade 4.

• Follows policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health program.

• Serve as a health consultant and provide leadership in ensuring the school health program aligns with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

• Prepare health reports for the Director or his/her designee as requested

• Collaborate with child-support agencies to design and deliver school health services.

• Provide first aid and medically prescribed services.

• Maintain the security of school health supplies, i.e., medications, etc.

• Provide health education aligned with the state curriculum (K–12), as assigned.

• Serve as a resource on health issues and participate in the School Nursing Team at PCCS.

• Provide professional development on health-related topics for school staff as needed.

• Conduct follow-up student health evaluations as needed and recommend corrective action when concerns are identified.

• Complete vision screenings as requested for students on Tier 2 or in the referral process.

• Communicate with parents or guardians regarding student health needs.

• Maintain records of immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health information.

• Chart in Infinite Campus

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN, BSN

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina is preferred but not required.

Physical and Equipment Requirements

This position operates in a dynamic school environment across a large campus. The school nurse must be highly mobile and capable of navigating various campus terrains and multi-level buildings rapidly to ensure student and staff safety.