Careers at NERSBA

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The NERSBA Early College is seeking applicants for a Part-time School Nurse Position.  PLEASE NOTE: This is a grant-funded position for one year with the potential for a one-year extension.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

The NERSBA Early College School Nurse will be expected to:

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- respond to emergency medical situations involving both non-handicapped and

physically and mentally handicapped students and perform necessary medical work in

accordance with established protocols for Basic Life Support.

- administer necessary emergency medical care.

- administer or supervise the administration of medications to students with physician or

health care provider orders.

- perform prescribed treatments or supervise routine treatments with physician order, as

governed by the Nurse Practice Act.

- assign, direct, supervise and ensure adherence to established medical protocols, policies

and procedures.

- assist and advise in resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.

- make decisions regarding the delegation of nursing activities to unlicensed persons

based on the Nurse Practice Act. 

- oversee and participate in health screening of students as needed.

- ensure that students have current immunizations.

- maintain health and medical records of students.

- assist and advise school staff in recognition of health problems in students.

- serve as a liaison between the school and private medical professionals, clinics, and

human services agencies.

- monitor daily health checks of students.

- make appropriate referrals for professional services.

- contact parents to advise of observed health or medical problems and/or emergency

incidents.

- make or assist parents in making necessary medical appointments, as necessary.

- develop a nursing care plan for any student with special needs.

- make oral presentations to various groups as part of in-service training, including such

topics as first aid, emergency care and treatments for specific health problems or

medical emergencies.

- counsel individual students, groups of students, parents, school staff, etc. about specific

health concerns, as appropriate

- assist school administrators and appropriate committees in developing health education

programs for school staff, parents and students. 

- serve as the primary liaison between school and private medical professionals and

clinics, human services agencies and other institutions or agencies providing services to

students and/or their families.

- advise medical professionals and others, as appropriate, of students' medical histories,

incidents, treatments, etc.

- provide records, as appropriate. 

- prepare and maintain comprehensive notes.

- record and create reports of medical evaluations, emergency incidents, treatments,

consultations, etc., to document students' medical histories, nursing activities,

treatment provided, etc. 

- serve on various school and/or school system committees, attend meetings and

participate in other activities of such groups as appropriate. 

- attend seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc. as appropriate, to

enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of nursing,

with emphasis on care of students.

- review professional journals

- attend association and professional meetings.

- maintain contacts with nursing and medical professionals to facilitate exchange of

information. 

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QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

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Bachelor's degree in nursing and 3 to 5 years of professional nursing experience, including

knowledge of potential health problems of school-age and adolescent children, both healthy

and those with chronic conditions and handicapping conditions OR any equivalent combination

of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

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GEOGRAPHIC LOCALE:

The NERSBA Early College is located in northeastern North Carolina with Williamston,

Plymouth, Washington, Greenville, Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City and the Outer Banks in close

proximity to the campus which has central facilities in Jamesville, North Carolina within the

Roanoke River basin which supports one of America’s most diverse ecosystems and abundant

natural resources.

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SALARY:

Based on degree, credentials and experience.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates wishing to make an application for this position are requested to present a formal

letter of application, resume and appropriate administrative licensure documentation to:

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Mr. Hallet Davis, Executive Director

NERSBA Early College

1215 St. Andrews Street

Jamesville, NC  27846

hdavis@neregionalschool.org

252-217-9852

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This position will remain open until filled.

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The NERSBA Early College (formerly the Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology and

AgriScience) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any

employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age,

gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information,

sexual orientation, veteran or military status.

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