Lexington County School District One

For nursing professionals, Lexington One employs school nurses who provide nursing care, health education, health counseling, health promotion, and case-finding services in the school setting. Nurses report to both the school Principal and the Director of Nursing & Health Services, working collaboratively to enable students to participate fully in their educational programs. School nursing at Lexington One differs from traditional clinical or hospital nursing, focusing on pediatric and adolescent health, chronic condition management (such as diabetes and asthma), emergency response, health screenings, and health education within an educational environment. The role involves coordination of care across the school setting and collaboration with educators, administrators, parents, and healthcare providers. As a major district employer, Lexington One offers nurses the opportunity to work in a structured educational calendar environment with regular school hours, which may appeal to those seeking a different pace from acute care settings.

The district's mission is 'To guide all students to learn, grow and excel.' This mission extends to the health services division, where school nurses support student success by addressing health barriers to learning through nursing care, health education, and health promotion in the school setting.