Nurse (RN), Heartwood Community School

School Nurse, 20252026 Academic Year

Focus Area : Student Health & Wellness Services

Reports to : Dean of Student Supports

Who We Are

Heartwood Community School is a community-focused, tuition-free charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. We believe in educating the whole childnurturing each student academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Honoring every childs unique journey, we bridge home and school to foster a compassionate, empowering environment where students feel seen and valued.

Our mission goes beyond academics; we guide students to become resilient problem-solvers, compassionate community builders, globally minded citizens, emotionally intelligent leaders, and lifelong learners. Embracing mistakes as part of growth, we equip students to thrive in school and lifeready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

The Role

Heartwood Community School seeks a compassionate, highly organized, and detail-oriented School Nurse to provide essential health services and ensure the well-being of all students and staff. The School Nurse will lead all school health initiatives, manage medical documentation and compliance, collaborate with staff and families, and provide preventative health education to students. This role is integral in creating a healthy, safe, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

Student Health & Medical Services

• Provide direct care for students experiencing illness or injury during the school day.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, while maintaining detailed and confidential records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA. Ensure proper storage, documentation, and parental consent for all medications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student health records, immunization data, and physician documentation.
• Respond to medical emergencies and make timely decisions to ensure student safety and well-being.

Compliance & Reporting

Staff Medical Training

Incident Management & Family Communication

Allergen & Dietary Collaboration

Health Screenings & Examinations

Health Education & Wellness Lessons

Skills & Characteristics

Education & Experience

Compensation

The salary for this role is $80,000, with eligibility for a relocation package. To uphold our commitment to equitable and fair compensation, we offer a competitive salary and have a no-negotiation policy.

We are committed to building a best-in-class team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to :