Special Education Nurse

Western Dubuque Community Schools; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 39.330 - 55.062; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A school district in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Special Education Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for students with special health care needs. This district-wide role involves managing medical conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and implementing individualized health plans. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse license and must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. This full-time position requires participation in IEP meetings and developing health plans tailored to student needs.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa is required.
• Basic Life Support certification or the ability to obtain it within the first six months.
• Understanding of special health care needs of children is essential.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct nursing care to students with complex medical needs.
• Implement and monitor Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with teachers and health professionals for student success.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of special health care needs of children

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ausbildung

Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Mandatory Reporter

Jobbeschreibung

Position Information

Position Type: Student Support Services / School Nurse

Date Posted: 4/20/2026

Location: District Wide

Date Available: 08/24/2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Title

Special Education Nurse

Job Description

The Special Education Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to students with special health care needs, from routine to complex. This district-wide role supports students' access to education by managing medical conditions, implementing individualized health plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Current assignment at Cascade Elementary School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students with complex medical needs (e.g., mobility, toileting, positioning, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, seizure disorders).
• Implement and monitor Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Develop and implement student health plans in collaboration with school nurse.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and district policies.
• Monitor student health status and respond to medical emergencies.
• Work extended days as needed to accommodate student transportation requirements.
• Accurately complete and submit Medicaid forms and related documents.
• Collaborate with general education and special education teachers to provide needed accommodations or modifications per IEP.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with IEP team in the development and implementation of the IEP.
• Collaborate with school nurse.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Communicate appropriately, collaboratively, and effectively with parents, administrators, other school personnel, and health care providers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.

Required Endorsements and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) (or obtained within first six months).
• Mandatory Reporter.
• Knowledge of special health care needs of children.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Full-time position; 190 school days per year.