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NURSE

Department of Defense Education Activity

Department of Defense

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$38.86 - $57.05

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This temporary school nurse position at a Department of Defense elementary school in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, involves providing health education, emergency care, and support for students' well-being during school hours, while working closely with teachers to manage overall health programs.

It's ideal for a registered nurse with a passion for working with children in an educational setting, especially those with prior experience in school nursing.

The role lasts up to June 2026 and focuses on creating a safe, healthy environment for Pre-K to 12th-grade students.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent with at least one year of school nurse experience if degree is in another field
  • Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by a State Board of Nursing, maintained throughout employment
  • Minimum of one year experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a Pre-K-12 school setting
  • Ability to provide classroom health instruction, individual counseling, and emergency care for illnesses or injuries
  • Skills in maintaining health records, documenting information, and collaborating with school staff on student health needs
  • U.S. citizenship required; position is temporary, not to exceed June 30, 2026, and may end earlier based on enrollment

Full Job Description

This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity Americas, Bowley Elementary School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBS.GOV Position is TEMPORARY and Not To Exceed 30 June, 2026 and could be terminated earlier based on enrollment. Who May Apply: U.S.

Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Applicant must have at least a Bachelor's Degree.

Applicants must upload their transcripts for a bachelors' degree in nursing (BSN) and upload their current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by a State Board of Nursing OR a school nurse license issued by a State Board of Education with an expiration date expressing that the document is valid.

Current state RN licensure must be provided and maintained throughout employment with DoDEA.

Applicants should have a minimum of one year experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a Pre-K-12 school setting.

If the applicant has a baccalaureate degree in other than nursing AND current RN license, the applicant must have at least one year school nurse experience. A second teacher category is not required.

Major Duties:

  • Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling.
  • Provides emergency care of illness or injury occurring during school hours according to standard first aid guidelines.
  • Maintains health information and documents.
  • Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status.
  • Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/30/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC7X-26-12873461-EX