A healthcare professional with nursing certification is needed to provide 1:1 nursing care for a high school student in a school setting. This contract opportunity is located in Pelzer, South Carolina, offering approximately 30 hours per week. The student is paralyzed but cognitively high-functioning, requiring experienced nursing support including vent management. Applicants with an RN license are preferred; however, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with vent experience are also encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 nursing care to a high school student during school hours
- Assist with ventilator management and other medical needs as required
- Accompany the student on the school bus to and from school daily
- Collaborate with school staff to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment
- Maintain accurate health records and communicate any changes promptly
- Observe that the student does not attend school on Wednesdays; this is a scheduled day off
Qualifications and experience:
- Current RN license required; LPNs with ventilator experience will be considered
- Proven skills in ventilator care and complex nursing interventions
- Experience working in a school or pediatric setting is highly valued
- Ability to manage 1:1 care for a student with paralysis and complex medical needs
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with both school staff and family members
- Reliable, responsible, and punctual with transportation capability for bus riding
Location: Pelzer, SC
Schedule: 30 hours per week, days aligned with school schedule; Wednesdays off
This opportunity offers meaningful work supporting a high school student’s health and educational success. Qualified nursing professionals with relevant experience are encouraged to submit an application to provide compassionate, skilled care in this supportive school environment.
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