School Nurse

Trinity Episcopal School is currently seeking two part-time, 12-month School Nurses to join our community starting May 1, 2026. These essential roles report to the Chief of Staff and are dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of our students and staff. Responsibilities include providing direct clinical care, managing electronic medical records via Magnus Health, and providing health services oversight for both on-campus athletic events and the Trinity Extended Day (TED) after-school program. As key members of the Administrative Operations team, the nurses also assist the Front Office and uphold the school's mission, values, and policies.

Essential Responsibilities include the following:

Students

• Provide daily nursing care, including assessment and treatment of illness or injury
  • Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate emergency response procedures
  • Provides first aid and administers non-prescription and prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders, parental consent, and school policy
  • Document visits in Magnus Health - treatments and medication administration
  • Completes student and employee injury reports as necessary 

Campus-wide Health and Safety

• Support emergency preparedness planning, including first aid protocols and medical response procedures
• Oversee and facilitate school compliance with all state regulations and mandates
• Advise school leadership on health-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Communicating with physicians and the health department to stay updated on the latest developments
• Staying current with CDC and NCDHHS required and recommended policies
  • Create, communicate, and facilitate all medical policies and procedures to students, faculty, and parents
  • Guidance on communicable disease prevention and managing outbreaks in coordination with local health authorities.
  • Prepare and submit schoolwide notifications, health topics, or policies to the Director of Marketing & Communications
• Prepare teachers and students for overnight trips by providing medical forms and packing first aid kits
  • Assist with health and safety policies for field trips, athletics, and school events
• Maintain and order proper supplies in the health room

Medical Records & Compliance

• Collect and manage electronic student medical records through Magnus Health
• Collects, reviews, and maintains immunizations records of all students as required by North Carolina State law
• Manage compliance and tracking student medical forms
• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and state regulations
• Provide immunization records as requested for students enrolling in other schools
• Coordinating CPR certification for all staff and faculty

Administrative Support Responsibilities:

• Receive students, visitors, guests, faculty, and staff in a friendly, courteous manner, and be aware that demeanor is a reflection of the School as a welcoming and inclusive community
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of desk, front office area, and lobby
• Ensure security by directing campus visitors to sign in/out and wear a visitor badge
• Answer incoming calls to the School and direct callers to the appropriate personnel
• Answer questions regarding school events or other business
• Take messages when necessary and deliver them in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualities and Alignment to Trinity’s Mission and Core Values

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Familiarity with and a commitment to the mission of independent schools and Trinity Episcopal School, and a commitment to our three primary values of scholarship, diversity, and spirituality is a must
• A love for students and a willingness to go above and beyond in the best interests of students
• Integrity, sound judgment, self-confidence, maturity, and a sense of perspective

• A high level of energy and ability to work on multiple tasks/projects

• Ability to model, promote, and provide opportunities for students to live into the Trinity Honor Code

• Demonstrated sensitivity to students, faculty, and staff of varying racial, ethnic, religious, gender, cultural, disability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Education and Work Experience

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years professional experience 
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Continuing education to remain current with best professional practices
• School Nurse experienced preferred, but not required

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in Google Suite including Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Calendar
• Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Personable, warm, and welcoming with a desire to build relationships
• Adapt to circumstances that arise with a calm, respectful demeanor

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead