Registered School Nurse BSN

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
6/24/2026

Location:
Great Oaks Charter School
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
08/11/2026

Closing Date:
07/31/2026

District:
Great Oaks Charter School
Job description:

About Great Oaks Charter School - Wilmington

The Great Oaks (GO) Charter School - Wilmington opened in downtown Wilmington in the fall of 2015. This school year, Great Oaks - Wilmington serves 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Great Oaks provides a unique structure of support for its students. We are committed to provide a high dosage of mentorship and individualized learning to help Great Oaks students reach their maximum potential.

Position Title: Registered School Nurse BSN

Reports To: School Leader

Employment Status: Full-Time, 10 Month Position

Position Summary

The School Nurse promotes and protects the health and well-being of students and staff to support academic success. The School Nurse provides direct nursing care, manages student health services, coordinates health screenings, maintains health records, and serves as a liaison among families, healthcare providers, and school personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Delaware.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience; pediatric, public health, or school nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of Delaware Department of Education and Delaware Division of Public Health regulations.
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks and tuberculosis screening.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and provide nursing care for students with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and school policies.
• Develop and implement Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate first aid and emergency care.
• Monitor and manage communicable diseases in accordance with public health guidelines.

Health Records and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Review student immunization records and ensure compliance with Delaware requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate mandated health screenings, including vision, hearing, and other required screenings.
• Prepare and submit required state and school health reports.

Health Education and Prevention

• Promote health and wellness initiatives for students and staff.
• Provide health education and training related to disease prevention, nutrition, hygiene, and safety.
• Assist with the development and implementation of school health policies and procedures.

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, healthcare providers, and school staff regarding student health concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and special education teams to support student needs and participate in Student Support Team, MTSS, Section 504, and IEP meetings as appropriate.

School Safety

• Assist in developing and implementing emergency response procedures.
• Support health-related aspects of school safety and crisis response plans.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist students during emergencies.
• Ability to perform CPR and other emergency response procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a school setting with frequent interaction with students, staff, families, and community healthcare providers.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year shall be established by the School Leader and shall be consistent with applicable school policies and Delaware regulation.

General Information

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2026 Selected candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.

Compensation

Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift

Language :

• English (Required)

License/Certification :

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location : In person

Job Type: Full-time

Range Pay: $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting :

• Charter school
• Public school
• School

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person