Vertex Education

School Nurse

LTS - Columbia, SC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 48 days ago

Public HealthLeadership

About the role

Provide direct professional nursing care to students, including first aid, illness, and injury care, using clinical decision-making within the nursing scope of practice.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
Provide nursing care to students with chronic illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, and severe allergies in alignment with provider orders.

The School Nurse administers prescription and over-the-counter medications in compliance with South Carolina law, provider orders, and district medication policies; maintain accurate medication documentation and secure storage.

Degree in nursing.
Current CPR/AED required.
The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

First Aid Certification.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Duties are performed typically in school and/or office settings throughout the division.
May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.
Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone
and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Conduct required student health screenings and create a safe environment for the students.
Implement infection control practices and manage communicable disease situations according to South Carolina Department of Public Health guidance and district procedures.
Complete and maintain appropriate student health documentation and reporting.

Ignite your desire to be the best!
Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.
At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators' best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.
We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

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