2026-27 School Nurse (open until filled)

South Middle School; Harrisburg (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Middle School in Harrisburg, SD, is hiring a 2026-27 School Nurse to support student health and safety. The position is full-time, open until filled, with a starting date of Aug 1, 2026 and a salary of $45,000 per year.

Requirements include SD LPN or RN licensure (BSN preferred), 1–3 years in health care or school nursing, excellent communication, and CPR/first aid; duties cover care plans, health screenings, medications, and health education while keeping student records confidential.

Qualifications

• Current, valid South Dakota LPN or RN license; BSN preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in health care, school nursing or pediatrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management and problem solving.
• CPR and first aid ability; maintain confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency: word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, internet.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Nursing Supervisor to determine goals and services; complying with District policy and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate, and provide services for children.
• Develop and maintain a nursing care plan with goals and interventions unique to student needs.
• Liaise between school, parents, health welfare agencies, and medical professionals.
• Focus on prevention of illness and early detection and correction of health problems.
• Maintain student health records and coordinate health screenings.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as directed by physicians and District policy.
• Provide health education to students, staff, and parents/guardians.
• Maintain confidentiality and FRPA compliance.
• May transport students as required.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Problem solving

CPR and first aid

Education

South Dakota LPN License

South Dakota RN License

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Data entry

Email

Internet

Job description

2026-27 School Nurse (open until filled)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5853791
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

SALARY DEPENDS ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS :

Education: Current, valid South Dakota Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License or South Dakota Registered Nurse (RN) License. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: One to three years’ experience in the health care field, preferably in community health, school nursing, or pediatrics.

Physical Requirements: Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination. Frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, stooping, and turning. Some lifting up to 35 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and problem solving skills. Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet. Ability to provide physical assessment, CPR and first aid. Ability to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES :

Consults with Nursing Supervisor to determine goals and services; complying with District policy and procedures.

Serves as a team member in identifying, evaluating, and providing services for children.

Develops and maintains a nursing care plan with goals and interventions unique to student needs.

Serves as a liaison between school, parents, community health welfare agencies, and medical professionals.

Focuses on prevention of illness, disability, and early detection and correction of health problems.

Develops and maintains student health records.

Coordinates building health screenings and physical exams.

Facilitates referral of students and families to appropriate District and community services.

Administers medications, treatments, and procedures as directed by physicians and District policy.

Provides health education for students, staff, and parents/guardians.

Depending on assignment, may transport students or ride with students to and from home or other learning environments; to include loading and unloading students.

Maintains and assures confidentiality.

Complies with FRPA guidelines.

Inventories and requests equipment and supplies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

TERM : School Term

REPORTS TO : Nursing Supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,000 Per Year

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