K–8 SCHOOL NURSE (REGISTERED NURSE)

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Sugar Creek Charter School (SCCS) is committed to building a team of dedicated educators, leaders, and role models who believe in the potential of every child and are passionate about making a lasting impact on students' lives.

Our vision is to serve as many students as possible during their formative years, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to become educated, productive, and successful citizens. Through high expectations, intentional instruction, and a commitment to continuous improvement, SCCS strives to create an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Our mission is to eradicate generational poverty by providing a rigorous K–12 education that emphasizes academic achievement, college and career readiness, and the development of essential life skills for long-term success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The K–8 School Nurse is responsible for promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing comprehensive school-based nursing services. The School Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring students are healthy, safe, and ready to learn by addressing medical needs, managing chronic health conditions, responding to emergencies, and supporting schoolwide health initiatives.

The School Nurse serves as the primary health resource for the K–8 campus and works collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, families, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to remove health-related barriers to student attendance, participation, and academic success.

This position requires an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and the ability to independently exercise professional nursing judgment within the scope of practice established by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

SCHOOL NURSE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide routine, preventive, and emergency nursing care to students in accordance with established nursing standards, school policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Assess student illnesses, injuries, and health concerns; determine appropriate interventions; and communicate with families or emergency medical personnel when necessary.

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parent/guardian authorizations, and school medication administration procedures.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and update individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and emergency action plans for students with chronic or complex medical conditions.

• Support students with health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, seizure disorders, and other medical needs requiring school-based care.

• Maintain a clean, organized, adequately stocked, and safe school health office.

• Coordinate appropriate follow-up care and referrals when student health needs extend beyond services available at school.

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date student health records in accordance with applicable laws and school procedures.

• Monitor student immunization records and required health assessments, communicate deficiencies to families, and support compliance with North Carolina school health requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation of student visits, medication administration, treatments, health screenings, and medical incidents.

• Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations, including infection prevention, communicable disease reporting, and bloodborne pathogen procedures.

• Coordinate required health screenings and follow-up referrals as appropriate.

• Support the school in maintaining emergency medical supplies, first aid equipment, and student emergency health information.

• Provide school leadership with appropriate health-related data, trends, and recommendations while maintaining student confidentiality.

• Serve as a primary responder to medical emergencies occurring during the school day and assigned school activities.

• Assess emergency situations, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, activate emergency medical services when necessary, and communicate with school leadership and families.

• Support the development, implementation, and review of schoolwide medical emergency response procedures.

• Provide training and guidance to designated school personnel on emergency response protocols, medication administration, and student-specific health needs, consistent with applicable law and nursing delegation requirements.

• Assist with emergency preparedness planning, including procedures for students with medical needs during evacuations, lockdowns, field trips, and other school activities.

• Identify and communicate potential health and safety concerns to school leadership and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, Exceptional Children's personnel, school counselors, and other student support staff to address health-related barriers to learning.

• Participate in IEP, Section 504, student support, and attendance-related meetings when student health needs require nursing input.

• Provide guidance regarding reasonable health accommodations and medically necessary supports that allow students to participate safely in educational activities.

• Communicate proactively and professionally with families regarding student health concerns, medical documentation, treatment plans, and follow-up needs.

• Partner with families and healthcare providers to coordinate appropriate care for students with ongoing or complex medical conditions.

• Support schoolwide efforts to improve student attendance by identifying health-related barriers and recommending appropriate interventions.

• Promote positive relationships with students, families, and staff through compassionate, culturally responsive, and professional healthcare practices.

• Promote healthy behaviors, preventive care, personal hygiene, nutrition, and wellness among students and staff.

• Provide age-appropriate health education and guidance to students as needed.

• Support schoolwide initiatives related to communicable disease prevention, chronic disease management, and student wellness.

• Serve as a health resource for school personnel by providing information and guidance regarding student medical needs and appropriate school-based responses.

• Assist school leadership in reviewing and improving school health procedures and practices.

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to student-centered care.