Exceptional Children (EC) Nurse
$57,600–$77,520 year
On-siteWarrenton, Virginia, United States or Warrenton, Northern Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Provide direct nursing care and medically necessary support to students with disabilities or chronic health conditions in a school setting. Administer medications, manage insulin pumps, perform G-tube feedings, and assist with activities of daily living including toileting, feeding, and mobility as required by individualized healthcare plans. Monitor and respond to medical emergencies such as seizures, asthma, or catheterization needs while maintaining infection control and student confidentiality. Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and IEP teams to ensure safe educational access. Work across multiple schools or in one-on-one capacity based on student schedules, modified programs, and district assignments.
Required Qualifications
- Active North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current negative TB screening/result
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to frequently bend, crouch, kneel, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds
- Ability to safely assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, toileting, changing, feeding, and personal care needs as required
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
- Seizure disorder monitoring and intervention
- Diastat administration
- Diabetes management, insulin injections, and insulin pump monitoring
- Medication administration
- G-tube feedings and care
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Catheterization procedures, if applicable
- Emergency response and crisis intervention
- Infection control and universal precautions
- Documentation and confidentiality requirements related to student health records and IEP implementation
- Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with children and/or medically fragile students preferred
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