On-Call School Nurse

Who We Are

Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives. We are ambitious in our commitment to families, and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life-changing student achievement, innovation and a growth mindset, and gratitude and responsibility.

Who We're Looking For

We exist to change the status quo in education, and we seek individuals who strongly align with our mission. We look for those who refuse to compromise and see education as the gateway to opportunity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. Our team strives to meet a bar of excellence, and we constantly challenge ourselves to get better and evolve our approach. High performers and leaders are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a School Nurse at Meeting Street Academy, you will be the primary health care provider on campus, partnering daily with students, families, and staff to support the physical, emotional, and developmental well-being of our students. You will provide direct nursing care, manage health plans, and ensure compliance with all state and federal health regulations. You will be a trusted resource and advocate, helping to remove health-related barriers to learning.

Core Responsibilities:

• •Direct Student Care: Assess, triage, treat, and refer illnesses or injuries; administer medications and first aid as needed.
• •Health Plans & Compliance: Develop, review, and maintain Individual Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and 504 health accommodations. Ensure compliance with immunization, screening, and reporting requirements.
• •Collaboration & Consultation: Partner with teachers, staff, families, and external health providers to coordinate care, follow up on referrals, and promote student wellness.
• •Recordkeeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate health records, analyze school health data, prepare reports, and communicate trends or concerns with leadership.
• •Crisis Response & Preparedness: Participate in emergency response protocols, support health screenings, and assist in health-related interventions or outbreaks.
• •Professional Development & Advocacy: Keep current on school health practices, public health guidelines, and nursing standards; champion health equity within the school community.

Skills and Characteristics:

• •A deep commitment to Meeting Street’s mission and core values
• •Strong clinical judgment and ability to respond calmly in urgent situations
• •Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• •High capacity for organization, follow-through, and managing multiple priorities

Educational Background & Work Experience:

• •Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required; School Nurse certification preferred
• •Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred
• Experience in pediatric, school, or community health nursing is strongly preferred
• •Familiarity with state and local school health regulations and protocols
• •Current CPR certification is required

This hourly position has a starting pay range of $24.47-$27.07 per hour.

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Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.