Registered Nurse

About the Job

Registered Nurse - Wake County, NC (#R10264)

Location: Wake County, NC

Employment Type: Contract / School-Based

Hourly Rate: $39 per hour

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) shall provide skilled 1:1 nursing services for students with complex or high-acuity medical needs requiring RN-level clinical oversight. The RN is responsible for direct care delivery, care planning, and clinical coordination in alignment with physician orders, IEP requirements, and regulatory standards. The RN also supports clinical oversight responsibilities as required by student acuity and applicable Medicaid and licensure requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $39 per hour for providing specialized 1:1 nursing care in a school setting.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Contract position with schedules aligned to the school day and student-specific needs.
• Work Schedule:
  • Aligned with school day and student-specific needs.
  • May include transportation coverage and school-related activities.
  • Schedule varies based on assignment and student acuity.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment while working with pediatric and high-acuity student populations.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes by ensuring students with complex medical needs can safely participate in their education.

Qualifications:

• Job qualifications & certifications:
  • Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
  • CPR and BLS certification.
  • Experience with pediatric, school-based, or high-acuity nursing preferred.
  • Ability to meet all credentialing and background requirements.
• Skills:
  • Advanced clinical judgment and assessment.
  • Care planning and documentation expertise.
  • Leadership and clinical oversight capability.
  • Effective communication and coordination.
  • Ability to manage complex student care needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct 1:1 RN-level nursing care to assigned students.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized medical plans of care.
• Perform advanced nursing interventions as required by student condition.
• Obtain, manage, and maintain current physician orders.
• Assess student health status and respond to changes in condition.
• Coordinate care with families, school personnel, and medical providers.
• Maintain detailed daily nursing documentation and compliance records.
• Participate in emergency response and escalation as necessary.
• Provide required clinical supervision and observation of LPNs when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid and licensure supervision requirements.
• Maintain active licensure, certifications, and continuing competency.
• Participate in agency-required training and supervisory activities.

About the Company

We are committed to our core values: integrity, honesty, and transparencyFinding a new position as a physician or allied health professional or filling a critical vacancy in your practice, clinic, hospital, or skilled care facility can be stressful and time-consuming.At Greenlife our mission is to make this process easier for you and help you through all the steps necessary to find that perfect new position or the healthcare professional to round out your team.We understand that every situation is different and our approach reflects that: we value personalized interaction with job seekers and employers, our searches are customized not cookie-cutter and our results speak for themselves: Happy job seekers and employers who found the right professional match through our services.