Frontline Applicant Tracking - Dorchester School District 2

Openings as of 4/7/2025
District Office-Classified

Special Assignment Nurse (Hourly)

JobID: 3041

Position Type:
  District Office-Classified


Date Posted:
  3/20/2025


Location:
  District Office


Date Available:
  2024-2025


Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled


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TITLE:
Special Assignment Nurse – Registered Nurse

SALARY:
Commensurate with training and experience

DEPARTMENT:
District Office/Assignment Site

LENGTH OF CONTRACT:
180 days

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state of South Carolina.
2. Minimum experience of two years as a registered nurse, preferably pediatric, adolescent, emergency, or community health.
3. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification.
4. Highly recommended to be affiliated with professional organization (NASN/SCASN).
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
School Principal
Director of Nursing & Health Services
Chief Operations Officer

JOB SUMMARY:
The special assignment nurse serves a specific student population; facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promotes health and safety; intervenes with actual and potential health problems; provides case management, self-advocacy, and learning. The same applies to faculty and staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Dorchester School District Two.
2. Apply appropriate theory as basis for decision making in nursing practice.
3. Collect information about health status of students/faculty in a systematic manner while maintaining confidentiality on an as needed basis.
4. Provide nursing care, support, and advice for students and/or faculty who have suffered an accident or illness.
5. Store, administer and assist with medication in accordance with school district policies.
6. Provide training for school-based staff to support students with health care needs. To include, but not limited to asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies, and tube feedings.
7. Complete accident/incident reporting processes for students, staff, volunteers, and visitors
8. Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues, unless legally mandated to report.
9. Collaborate with others in the planning for a safe school environment including identification and notification of safety hazards to appropriate school personnel.
10. Conduct and facilitate DHEC recommended screenings and notify parents/guardians if a problem is detected.
11. Follow the communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.
12. Provide annual CPR and First Aid training for appropriate staff.
13. Ensure the writing and implementation of Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), as appropriate.
14. Consults with 504 and IEP teams regarding students with special health needs. Participates in 504 and IEP meetings as needed.
15. Documents, compiles, and analyzes data for required reports on school health services such as the 45-day immunization report, two-week survey, and end of the year report.
16. Monitoring and maintaining immunizations, ensuring appropriate exclusion for infectious illnesses, and reporting communicable diseases as required by law.
17. Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
18. Provides staff UAP Training on tasks to be delegated to support student health and safety.
19. Serve as a preceptor for nursing students from local colleges/universities.
20. Attend all nurses’ meetings and/or in-services as directed by the school district.
21. Assume responsibility for continuing education and professional development.
22. Provide annual BBP OSHA review/training for faculty and staff in accordance with the District Exposure Control Plan.
23. Coordinates and monitors Hepatitis B Vaccinations for at risk employees in accordance with the Exposure Control Plan.
24. Collaborate with parents, doctors, and other health personnel to assure the health and safety of students.
25. Keeps current in latest trends and developments regarding school health and pediatric nursing.
26. Performs other duties as assigned.




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Openings as of 4/7/2025
District Office-Classified

Health Room Assistant

JobID: 3406

Position Type:
  District Office-Classified


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  School Sites Vary


Date Available:
  July 2025


Closing Date:
  04/07/2025


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TITLE: Health Room Assistant (Hiring for 5 Positions)

SALARY: $120 per day plus benefits

DEPARTMENT: District Office - School Assignments May Vary

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 180 Days

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. HS Diploma or equivalent
2. Must complete appropriate training by the School Nurse and/or Director of Nursing & Health Services
3. Medical background preferred

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Director of Nursing & Health Services
Supervising School Nurse
School Principal

JOB SUMMARY: Health Room Assistants are District personnel who do not hold a healthcare license but are trained by Nursing & Health Services staff as unlicensed assistive personnel to provide care under the immediate direction and supervision of the School Nurse and Director of Nursing & Health Services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supports and upholds the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Dorchester School District Two.
2. Contributes to the healthcare needs of students and staff in schools.
3. Receives training on tasks to be performed to support students and staff with health care needs. To possibly include, but not limited to: isolation of sick students and staff, proper use of PPE, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, tube feedings, medication assistance and medication administration.
4. Administer and assist with medication in accordance with school district policies.
5. Assist with student medical records including immunization records and medical alert forms.
6. Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues, unless legally mandated to report.
7. Assist with DPH recommended screenings including vision and hearing.
8. Receives training in First Aid, CPR and use of the AED.
9. Serves as a member of the school/District Medical Emergency Response Team.
10. Performs tasks as delegated by the School Nurse.
11. Follow the communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
 




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