Charleston Day School seeks an experienced and highly qualified registered nurse beginning in April 2022 to work with all students grades K-8. The school nurse will also work collaboratively with our School Counselor, Learning Services, and the Middle School and Elementary School Directors. The position is a 10-month position.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the school nurse is to advance the well-being and success of our students by promoting health and safety, and assisting with actual and potential health problems in order to maximize a student’s ability to learn. The nurse oversees health policies and programs, provides expertise and oversight of school health services, and assesses the health needs of students. He/she serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers and as a resource for parents, teachers, staff and administration.

Essential Functions

• Provides appropriate care for ill and/or injured students;
• Administers first aid to students/staff when necessary in accordance with school policies and state law;
• Administers OTC medications as needed per school policy and prescription medications or specialized nursing care procedures under physician’s orders;
• Provides care to high-risk students and those with chronic illnesses;
• Performs screening for head lice when necessary, providing education and treatment options and environmental cleaning;
• Coordinates medical information between parents, the school and the medical provider;
• Assists students in maintaining personal hygiene practices if needed;
• Assists students with any health care need including self-care needs such as blood glucose monitoring
• Corresponds with parents about the health needs of their child when necessary;
• Participates in staffing conferences for individual students when appropriate;
• Responsible for developing procedures and protocols for student health and wellness related issues;
• Develops emergency care plans and individual health plans for students on a case by case basis;
• Prepares and maintains student clinic records and prepares required reports;
• Updates and maintains health physicals and immunization records;
• Maintains student’s confidential files and records (e.g. health plans, physician orders, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by professional standards;
• Assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referral activities for students;
• Manages the communicable disease program and reporting procedures of infectious and contagious diseases;
• Follows procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect;
• Collects and maintains data relating to student health issues;
• Educates and trains faculty and staff concerning asthma, severe allergies, seizure disorders and any other chronic conditions that a current student may have;
• Maintains clinic equipment and assesses the need for consumable supplies regularly;
• Orders clinic supplies and materials as needed;
• Performs related work as required;
• Provides relief coverage as needed for Receptionist Office;
• Maintains a positive working relationship with faculty, staff and parents;
• Performs other duties as requested by the Head of School or the immediate supervisor.

Pandemic Planning

• Plays an essential role in the Health and Safety committee for pandemic planning;
• Oversees the implementation of health and safety measures on campus;
• Relays current and reliable health information and recommendations to the Leadership Team, faculty, and ultimately the full school community;
• Collaborates with other Independent School nurses to ensure best practices for Charleston Day School.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse certified and licensed with the State of South Carolina and in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing degree
• 3 years of nursing experience/Pediatrics experience a plus
• Valid CPR certification/CPR Instructor certification preferred
• Strong organizational and relationship skills