School Nurse/Front Office Manager

In this role, your compassionate nature and excellent communication skills will enable you to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff. You will be responsible for assessing, screening, and managing students' health needs, such as administering medication, performing health assessments, and providing healthcare education. Additionally, you will collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop and implement health plans, emergency procedures, and health promotion initiatives. 

About CCS:

Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) is an independent day school which strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students. Located on Johns Island, SC twenty minutes from Charleston’s historic district, CCS is the only co-educational, non-sectarian, preschool through 12th grade, independent school in Charleston’s metropolitan area.

CCS is a supportive learning community that coaches students to become lifelong learners. A CCS education focuses on the pillars of project-based learning, entrepreneurship, and outdoor education. For more information and to apply visit www.charlestoncollegiate.org.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Caretaker in Chief of the Charleston Collegiate Community, including welcoming and guiding guests/visitors, and serving as needed as the school nurse.
• Assess and provide appropriate health care to students with acute and chronic illnesses or injuries.
• Administer prescribed medication and monitor students for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Maintain the health room and accurate and up-to-date health records for all students.
• Develop and implement individualized health care plans for students with chronic conditions.
• Educate students, parents, and staff on health-related topics, such as preventive care, allergy management, nutrition, puberty, and hygiene.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to create a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid as needed and manage communication of incidents to stakeholders.
• Conduct health screenings, including vision and hearing tests, to identify health issues.
• Front Desk responsibilities include answering phone calls, welcoming guests, and signing in visitors. 
• Manage substitute sign in and out process,
• Manage arrangements for events taking place in the administrative office building. 
• Daily communications with parents, teachers, students, and administrators through phone, email, and in person regarding issues including: attendance, uniforms, schedule, wellness, etc.
• Oversee attendance and absence management
• Update and manage current student records in school management system

Requirements

• Valid nursing license, LPN or RN.
• Experience working as a nurse, preferably in a school setting.
• Experience as a welcoming and knowledgeable presence in an organization 
• Strong knowledge of pediatric health care protocols, immunizations (DHEC reports), and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in an active school environment. 
• Empathy and sensitivity when dealing with students and their families.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to school health services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of electronic health records systems.
• Basic technology skills and experience.