Night Shift Tu-Th RN (Academic Year)

This position serves our residential students, caring for students aged 5 to 20. This position may require communication modalities dependent upon employment placement. Responsibilities Provide direct care to students, including but not limited to medication, first aid, and emergency medical assistance. Conduct nursing assessments, treatments, medication, and medical care for all students as needed for routine and acute visits. Maintain accurate medical records by recording and reporting student symptoms, reactions, and progress. Report pertinent medical information regarding students to the school physician and/or Nursing Administrator. Dispense medication and other treatments, arrange appointments and follow‑up visits with the school’s Medical Director and/or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Prepare medications and paperwork for field trips and delegate medication administration, when appropriate and allowed by state law, to an approved Unlicensed Assistive Personnel. Perform other related nursing duties as assigned or required. Coordinate the organization of documentation as directed by DHEC, Medicaid, and SCSDB policies and procedures. Create and maintain Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and complete all documentation required for compliance with health care regulations. Provide supervision and instruction to other medical professionals and paraprofessionals in the care of students. Serve as the liaison between school health services, parents, physicians, and other related medical disciplines. Qualifications Graduated from an accredited school of nursing program (Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree). Holds a current South Carolina RN license issued by the State Board of Nursing. Has at least three years of full‑time nursing experience. Possesses knowledge of school nursing practice and DHEC requirements related to schools (preferred). Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing. Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and prepare/present educational programs to non‑medical and medical personnel. Capable of making independent decisions and performing work independently. Proficient computer skills. Ability to develop, foster, and promote good interdisciplinary relationships with nurses, teachers, dorm staff, parents, physicians, etc. Clear, professional, and grammatically correct verbal and written communication and presentations. Benefits State benefits and a school schedule with holidays, spring break, and summers off. #J-18808-Ljbffr