Substitute School Nurse (RN) 2026-2027

Substitute School Nurse (RN) 2025-2026 Location: Barnwell County School District – Barnwell, South Carolina Job ID: 5290202 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Substitute School Nurse 2025-2026 Must have a valid SC Nurses’ License. Grades 4k-12 General Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the assigned school's health services program based on requirements established by school division policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statutes; maintain and operate the school clinic including the supervision of clinic staff. Essential Tasks (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions contained in division manuals and protocols. Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed. Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students. Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated. Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports. Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician. Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed. Follow Individual Health Care Plans and/or Emergency Health Care Plans for students on a case by case basis. Present, train and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting. Provide health education, as needed. Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies. Maintain clinic equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies. Manage the process for third party billing with Medicaid to obtain reimbursement for skilled nursing care, as needed. Perform related work as required. Ensure that students and families/guardians have information regarding health insurance (private or Medicaid). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to use clinic/medical equipment; possess basic pharmacological knowledge; ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly; comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others; good oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; willing attitude to be a part of the school team; strong sense of professionalism; other skills and requirements expected by the nursing team and the school administrators include management and organizational ability, common sense, motivation, positive attitude; and the ability/willingness to participate in ongoing professional and staff development, both independently and through system-offered opportunities. Education and Experience Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Nursing Degree preferred; licensed as a registered nurse in the State of South Carolina and in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Nursing. A minimum of one to three years nursing experience and experience in community health, pediatrics, emergency care and triage, psychiatry, and/or a physician's office preferred. Physical Requirements Requires standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, simple grasping, pushing pulling, fine motor and gross motor skills, bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching. Ability to lift students as required and has the stamina to stand all day, every day of the week as needed. Special Requirements Valid SC Nurses’ License. Valid CPR/First Aide/Stop the Bleed certification/training. Possession of a valid driver’s license. References References: Please be sure to provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide 3 references. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request. Position Type: Part-Time Contact Information Jon Burdge 770 Hagood Avenue Barnwell, South Carolina 29812 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education