ARCA School Nurse
Company: American Classical Education
Location: Adams Run
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is
hiring founding staff members to support its teachers, students,
and families when it opens in Charleston, SC, in August 2025. ARCA
is a tuition-free, public classical charter school. It is part of
the Barney Charter School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a
network of classical charter schools united by curriculum and
purpose. ARCA will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding
one grade level each year. ARCA is now accepting applications for
office staff positions. Each staff member is a professional
esteemed by a staff of colleagues striving for excellence. The
staff is entrusted with supporting Ashley River Classical Academy's
mission: to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people
through a content-rich classical education in the liberal arts and
sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and
civic virtue. The school nurse's primary responsibility is to
advance our student's well-being and success by promoting health
and safety and assisting with actual and potential health problems
to maximize a student’s ability to learn. The nurse oversees health
policies and programs, provides expertise and oversight of school
health services, and assesses students' health needs. He/she serves
as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and
healthcare providers and as a resource for parents, teachers,
staff, and administration. Requirements Primary duties and
responsibilities include: Provides appropriate care for ill and/or
injured students; Administers first aid to students/staff when
necessary following school policies and state law; Administers OTC
medications as needed per school policy and prescription
medications or specialized nursing care procedures under
physician’s orders; Provides care to high-risk students and those
with chronic illnesses; Performs screening for head lice when
necessary, providing education and treatment options and
environmental cleaning; Coordinates medical information between
parents, the school, and the medical provider; Assists students in
maintaining personal hygiene practices if needed; Assists students
with any health care need, including self-care needs such as blood
glucose monitoring Corresponds with parents about the health needs
of their child when necessary; Participates in staffing conferences
for individual students when appropriate; Responsible for
developing procedures and protocols for student health and
wellness-related issues; Develops emergency care plans and
individual health plans for students on a case-by-case basis;
Prepares and maintains student clinic records and prepares required
reports; Updates and maintains health physicals and immunization
records; Maintains student’s confidential files and records (e.g.,
health plans, physician orders, accident reports, etc.) to provide
information required by professional standards; Assumes
responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention,
evaluation, management, and referral activities for students;
Manages the communicable disease program and reporting procedures
for infectious and contagious diseases; Follows procedures for
suspected cases of child abuse and neglect; Collects and maintains
data relating to student health issues; Educates and trains faculty
and staff concerning asthma, severe allergies, seizure disorders,
and any other chronic conditions that a current student may have;
Maintains clinic equipment and assesses the need for consumable
supplies regularly; Orders clinic supplies and materials as needed;
Performs related work as required; Provides relief coverage as
needed for the Receptionist's Office; Maintains a positive working
relationship with faculty, staff, and parents; Performs other
duties as requested by the Head of School or the Director of
Operations. Qualities and characteristics of a successful School
Nurse: Registered Nurse certified and licensed with the State of
South Carolina and in good standing with the South Carolina Board
of Nursing Bachelor of Nursing degree 3 years of nursing
experience/Pediatrics experience is a plus Valid CPR
certification/CPR Instructor certification preferred Strong
organizational and relationship skills Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise
Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance If
interested, please send a resume to the Director of Operations at
dbriscoe@ashleyriverclassical.org. All employees must pass
background checks.
Keywords: American Classical Education, North Charleston , ARCA School Nurse, Healthcare , Adams Run, South Carolina
