What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at The Webb School?
Founded in 1870, The Webb School is a private boarding school in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Students from grades 6 -12 come from all over the world seeking college preparatory school education in liberal arts. At present, the school enrolls students from 12 U.S. states and over 20 countries. The Webb School has a reputation of being one of the top private boarding schools in the nation. Webb’s small school community has an average enrollment of 350 day and boarding students and an emphasis on honor that truly creates a premier learning environment. The 150-acre campus is located in a rural setting 50 miles southeast of Nashville.
School Nurse
Department: Health Center
Reports to: Director of Health Services
Employment Type: Full-time (Monday–Friday, On-Campus)
The Webb School Athletic Department's mission is to foster a passion for excellence through effective, tireless work in academics and athletics. An emphasis on developing moral behavior and willingness to take a hand in the game will be a constant message for all Webb student-athletes.
About the Role
The Webb School is seeking a dedicated School Nurse with an Emergency Department background and a strong interest in athletic healthcare. Reporting to the Director of Health Services, this role bridges general school nursing with sports medicine leadership.
You will work closely with the Student Affairs team, the Executive Director of Athletics, the Director of Health and Human Performance, and school counselors to manage student health, prevent injuries, and support overall student well-being.
Key Responsibilities
ATHLETIC HEALTH & SPORTS MEDICINE:
- Program Oversight: Provide vision, leadership, and direction for the sports medicine program across all grade levels and sports.
- Injury Care & Prevention: Oversee the prevention, evaluation, and immediate treatment of athletic injuries.
- Coverage & Logistics: Ensure appropriate nursing coverage for home athletic competitions and occasional postseason team travel.
- Safety Protocols: Develop, implement, and evaluate athletic healthcare policies, heat/weather safety guidelines, and venue-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
- Athletic Admin & Compliance: Manage student-athlete annual physicals, concussion education, and clear communication of health expectations with parents and coaches.
GENERAL SCHOOL NURSING & HEALTH OPERATIONS:
- Direct Care: Provide basic first aid, emergency intervention, and specialized nursing care according to physician orders and school policy.
- Care Planning: Develop individualized nursing care plans tailored to students with specific health needs.
- Training & Education: Conduct staff and faculty training on CPR/AED, EpiPens, seizure response, first aid, bloodborne pathogens, and communicable diseases.
- Records & Compliance: Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant health records in accordance with school, state, and federal guidelines.
- Mandatory Reporting: Fulfill all state requirements for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
- Department Collaboration: Support the Director of Health Services, Athletic Department, and broader school mission through cross-departmental communication and assigned duties.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (BSN preferred).
- Clinical Background: Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience strongly preferred.
- Certifications:
- Active RN License.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
- Preferred: Additional certifications in concussion management or emergency care instruction.
- Skills & Attributes:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with parents, teachers, coaches, and external providers.
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for supporting student-athletes and school community health.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to employment@webbschool.com, including your name and the title of your position of interest in the subject line.
About The Webb School
Founded in 1870, The Webb School is the oldest continuously operating co-ed boarding school in the South. The earliest teams supported by the School in the 19th century included football and tennis. Today, the School is committed to providing the best possible athletic experience for its students. This includes top-notch coaching, outstanding playing facilities, and a signature Health & Human Performance Program that prepares athletes to perform at the highest level. The Webb School has won multiple regional and state championships over the past decade, with dozens of student-athletes receiving scholarships to play at the intercollegiate level.
The Webb School complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admissions processes, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, athletic and other school administrative programs.
Salary : $59,800 - $75,695