School Nurse (RN)

Lexington County School District One

Lexington, South Carolina

Eligibility: Primary and Secondary Education

Posted Jul 13

Unit and setting: School
License: RN license

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Lexington County School District One

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Lexington County School District One is a large public school district in Lexington, South Carolina, serving more than 26,000 students across Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. With over 4,400 employees and 32 schools (18 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high schools, and…

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Under general supervision, provides nursing care, school-related nursing care coordination, health education, health counseling, health promotion and case finding in the school setting for the purpose of enabling students to participate fully in their educational program. Reports to Principal and Director of Nursing & Health Services.

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Lexington, SCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,545/mo
Household income: $87,126/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lexington, SC

NeighborhoodsLexington features a mix of planned subdivisions, lakeside enclaves, and riverfront developments. High-demand master-planned communities include Saluda River Club, which offers river access, fitness centers, and walking trails along the Saluda River, and Bluefield, known for resort-style pool amenities. Established communities with convenient interstate access include Copper Crest, Ashton Lakes, and Persimmon Grove, which provide quick connections to Interstate 20 and downtown Lexington. The Corley Mill Road corridor and North Lake Drive attract residents seeking proximity to Lake Murray, while the downtown area around the Old Mill District offers walkable access to local dining and breweries.

Lexington features a mix of planned subdivisions, lakeside enclaves, and riverfront developments. High-demand master-planned communities include Saluda River Club, which offers river access, fitness centers, and walking trails along the Saluda River, and Bluefield, known for resort-style pool amenities.

Established communities with convenient interstate access include Copper Crest, Ashton Lakes, and Persimmon Grove, which provide quick connections to Interstate 20 and downtown Lexington. The Corley Mill Road corridor and North Lake Drive attract residents seeking proximity to Lake Murray, while the downtown area around the Old Mill District offers walkable access to local dining and breweries.

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Getting aroundDaily travel in Lexington relies almost entirely on personal vehicles, as public transit options across the county are very limited. Major thoroughfares include Highway 378 (Sunset Boulevard), Interstate 20, and Interstate 26, which connect the town to Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia and healthcare centers in downtown Columbia. The town sits roughly fifteen minutes west of central Columbia under free-flowing conditions, but heavy congestion along Sunset Boulevard and interstate ramps during morning and evening rush hours causes regular delays for hospital commuters.

Daily travel in Lexington relies almost entirely on personal vehicles, as public transit options across the county are very limited. Major thoroughfares include Highway 378 (Sunset Boulevard), Interstate 20, and Interstate 26, which connect the town to Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia and healthcare centers in downtown Columbia.

The town sits roughly fifteen minutes west of central Columbia under free-flowing conditions, but heavy congestion along Sunset Boulevard and interstate ramps during morning and evening rush hours causes regular delays for hospital commuters.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: hubrec.com Source 3: hubrec.com

OutdoorsLake Murray serves as the centerpiece of regional outdoor recreation, offering boating, fishing, and lakeside walking paths across the Dreher Shoals Dam. Paddlers also take advantage of kayak and canoe access along the nearby Saluda River. Within the town limits, residents utilize Virginia Hylton Park, Caractor Park, and Gibson Pond Park for fishing and walking, while Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve south of town provides shaded hiking trails through unique sandstone formations.

Lake Murray serves as the centerpiece of regional outdoor recreation, offering boating, fishing, and lakeside walking paths across the Dreher Shoals Dam. Paddlers also take advantage of kayak and canoe access along the nearby Saluda River.

Within the town limits, residents utilize Virginia Hylton Park, Caractor Park, and Gibson Pond Park for fishing and walking, while Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve south of town provides shaded hiking trails through unique sandstone formations.

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Lexington balances suburban comfort with direct access to major Midlands healthcare systems, sitting just fifteen minutes west of downtown Columbia and close to Lexington Medical Center. Anchored by the outdoor draw of Lake Murray and the Saluda River, the town offers healthcare professionals a relaxed environment where water recreation and community events are central to daily life. Downtown Lexington has matured into a lively destination, featuring local gatherings at the Icehouse Amphitheater, casual pints at Hazelwood Brewing Company in the Old Mill, and dining along Main Street. Residential options span master-planned neighborhoods like Saluda River Club and Bluefield to commuter-friendly subdivisions like Copper Crest and Ashton Lakes, though rental apartments are largely confined to the Sunset Boulevard corridor. Nurses moving to the area will find top-rated Lexington School District One schools and a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere, but must plan for heavy rush-hour traffic along Highway 378, ongoing residential construction, and hot, muggy summers.

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Lexington, SCFrom Census ACS 2024.