2026 - 2027 Registered Nurse

School Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Under general supervision assists in ensuring that the district Vision, Mission and Goals are achieved and provides nursing care to ill and injured students according to the policies and procedures of the district and health services; and provides the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absences due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools. Reports to the School Principal.

Applies appropriate theory as basis for decision making in nursing practice; Assists Health Services Coordinator and administrators in developing school health program; Organizes and conducts annual screening programs for students in assigned schools following DHEC guidelines and recommendations and records finding on student health record; Counsels students and their parents to secure needed medical, dental, and other treatments; Screens students for health defects and coordinates work with the observations of teachers; Collects and utilizes data about the health and developmental status of students to determine a nursing diagnosis; Implements individualized Healthcare Plan created by supervising RN with specific goals and interventions delineating school nursing actions unique to a student's needs; Assesses student responses to nursing actions in order to revise the database, nursing diagnosis, and nursing care plan and determines progress made toward goal achievement; Collaborates with others in the planning for a safe school environment including identification and notification of safety hazards to appropriate school personnel; Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory and practice and participating in research; Monitors immunization records of student and reports discrepancies to principal; Ensures maintenance of and updates the cumulative health records of all students on an annual basis; Monitors infectious and contagious diseases and reports to Health Services Coordinator and DHEC as directed; Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters, as directed by school policies; Provides resource material on health-related topics and/or speakers upon request of school personnel; Visits student homes when necessary; Approved 01/21/21 Listens and reacts as a Health Counselor to the concerns of students, parents, and faculty; Remains calm during crisis or emergency situations; Consults or cares for a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness at school; Participates in assigned training programs; Provides annual training support to employees as needed or directed, to include CPR and First Aid trainings; Submits Medicaid billing using district computerized documentation; Operates technology effectively; Provides Health Service's coverage to other sites as assigned; Maintains confidentiality and follows HIPPA Guidelines; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

A valid South Carolina License to practice as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years of experience as a RN; Must be certified or obtain certification in CPR and First Aid and must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license. Be willing to obtain instructor status for CPR and First Aid.

Knowledge of developmental stages, communicable diseases, and pediatrics. Knowledge of and have basic skills of general nursing care.

Multitask and work well under pressure. Job requires the ability to work independently and in collaboration with others; ability to instruct others in health and safety issues; good written and oral communication, organizational and time management skills.

Physical demands are restricted to general office activities requiring movement/lifting up to 35 lbs. Berkeley County School District is a smoke free district.

Supervises health room assistants and licensed practical nurses.

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.