Job Description
Job Description
ALL APPLICANTS (BOTH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES) MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE FRONTLINE EDUCATION APPLICATION WITH RESUME
INTERNAL TRANSFERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUEST FOR TRANSFER FORM
Please Note: Substitutes Must Complete an External Application!
Position Type:
Support Staff/Registered Nurse
Job Summary:
School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential. (NASN 2017) The school nurse provides direct and indirect care to multi-age students with acute, episodic and chronic diseases/illnesses, within the framework of the nursing process and includes data collection, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The school nurse strengthens and facilitates educational process by minimizing student health related barriers to learning. The school nurse utilizes specialized clinical knowledge in dealing with school health issues; collaborates with students, families, staff and providers to meet the health and educational needs of students. Acts as a liaison between the school and community. The school nurse works within the structure of the district policies and in congruence with the SC Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, ANA School Nursing Standards of Practice and applicable state laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
Graduated from an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program-BSN preferredCurrent BLS CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain and maintain certificationAt least one year of recent nursing experience, preferably in school health, pediatrics or community/public healthPossess knowledge in clinical applications & theoriesBasic computer literacy/skillsMaintain state required annual Continuing Education hoursSelf-directed and has ability to work independently and as a team playerMust pass criminal background checkMust pass tuberculosis screening prior to start date
NOTE:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to:
Director of Special Services
Coordinator of School Health Services
Building Principal
Length of Contract:
9 Months (190 Days)
Deadline to Apply:
Open Until Filled - Interviews On-Going
Starting Date:
2025-2026 School Year
Salary:
Teacher / Nurse Scale
FLSA:
Exempt
Application Procedure:
Apply online through Frontline Education
Application must be completed and submitted to be considered
Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,
religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.
THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES
The District reserves the right to extend the deadline date and update qualification requirements without notice.
ALL APPLICANTS (BOTH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES) MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE FRONTLINE EDUCATION APPLICATION WITH RESUME
INTERNAL TRANSFERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUEST FOR TRANSFER FORM
Please Note: Substitutes Must Complete an External Application!
Position Type:
Support Staff/Registered Nurse
Job Summary:
School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. School nurses, grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student centered care, and collaborate to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential. (NASN 2017) The school nurse provides direct and indirect care to multi-age students with acute, episodic and chronic diseases/illnesses, within the framework of the nursing process and includes data collection, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The school nurse strengthens and facilitates educational process by minimizing student health related barriers to learning. The school nurse utilizes specialized clinical knowledge in dealing with school health issues; collaborates with students, families, staff and providers to meet the health and educational needs of students. Acts as a liaison between the school and community. The school nurse works within the structure of the district policies and in congruence with the SC Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, ANA School Nursing Standards of Practice and applicable state laws and regulations.
Qualifications:
Graduated from an accredited ADN or BSN nursing program-BSN preferredCurrent BLS CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain and maintain certificationAt least one year of recent nursing experience, preferably in school health, pediatrics or community/public healthPossess knowledge in clinical applications & theoriesBasic computer literacy/skillsMaintain state required annual Continuing Education hoursSelf-directed and has ability to work independently and as a team playerMust pass criminal background checkMust pass tuberculosis screening prior to start date
NOTE:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to:
Director of Special Services
Coordinator of School Health Services
Building Principal
Length of Contract:
9 Months (190 Days)
Deadline to Apply:
Open Until Filled - Interviews On-Going
Starting Date:
2025-2026 School Year
Salary:
Teacher / Nurse Scale
FLSA:
Exempt
Application Procedure:
Apply online through Frontline Education
Application must be completed and submitted to be considered
Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,
religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.
THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES
The District reserves the right to extend the deadline date and update qualification requirements without notice.
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