25-26 - Sub School Nurse Pool

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 58,219 - 71,156; Full time

Job summary

The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to join their integrated pupil services team in Madison, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting student health, collaborating with staff, and ensuring that all students can achieve personal success and engage fully in their education.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in nursing, a valid nursing license in Wisconsin, and has a commitment to improving cultural competence among school staff and families. Key responsibilities include developing individualized care plans and participating in crisis response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development of school health policies.
• Develop Emergency Health Plans and care for students with chronic conditions.

Skills

Leadership in health policies

Cross-cultural communication

Health education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current valid nursing license

Job description

Health Services – District Wide – Minimum Annual Compensation: $64,688 – Length of Contract: 192 days – Employment Type: Exempt.

Purpose Of Position

The school nurse is a core member of the school’s integrated pupil services team, collaborating with teachers, administrators, families, and community organizations to design and deliver a comprehensive, coordinated, and customized system of student support. The primary purpose is to create environments that maximize learning opportunities and ensure all students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to achieve personal success as a college, career, and community‑ready individual. The nurse serves as an advocate for educational equity, promotes whole‑child development, and leads systemic change within their school community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of school‑based health policies and procedures
• Lead and actively participate on the Student Support and Intervention Team (SSIT)
• Participate on the School‑based Leadership Team (SBLT)
• Develop Individualized Care Plans (IHP) and monitor interventions and outcomes
• Develop Emergency Health Plans (EHP) for school staff to inform critical response and outline emergency procedures for students with life‑threatening health conditions
• Provide training and monitor the quality and safety of nursing interventions (including medication administration) delegated to non‑nurse school staff
• Serve as an active participant on Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 teams
• Educate school staff about the implications of chronic illness as it relates to school and academic success
• Promote optimal attendance and engagement of students with chronic health conditions
• Plan and implement systems for the safe and meaningful transitions of students with IHPs and EHPs between environments
• Partner with families to coordinate primary and specialty care
• Consult with and refer to community partners to assure safe and continued health care of students
• Facilitate enrollment in BadgerCare for eligible students
• Enroll eligible students in Primary Access for Kids
• Provide formal classroom instruction (e.g., human growth and development)
• Provide informal instruction during health office visits with students and families, including self‑advocacy skills and health care literacy
• Implement health promotion activities targeted to school‑wide audiences
• Provide group interventions consistent with tier 2 practices
• In consultation with the building principal, monitor environmental safety (e.g., playground, air quality, communicable disease, and other potential hazards)
• Participate in school planning for prevention and management of school violence, alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, and bullying
• Ensure student compliance with Wisconsin immunization requirements
• Monitor and manage episodes of building‑based communicable disease, in accordance with MMSD health services guidelines
• Plan, implement, and provide student follow‑up for health screening programs at specified grades (vision, hearing, dental, mental health)
• Serve as a member of the school crisis response team
• Respond to all health emergencies in the school setting
• Participate in school planning for emergency preparedness
• Collaborate with other school team members to develop evacuation plans for students with mobility needs or other factors that require individual accommodations
• Team with other student services staff on violence risk assessments (VRA) and suicide risk assessments (SRA)
• Provide emergency treatment for anaphylaxis and severe asthma episode
• Direct the provision of care by nurse assistant
• Provide care for injuries and acute health concerns

Position Competencies

• High Expectations For Every Student
• Quality Instructional Practice
• Cultural Competence
• Data Proficiency
• Team Collaboration
• Student & Family Engagement
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Self‑Awareness & Growth Mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a university or college school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Official transcripts are required.
• Current valid license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Nurse license must be obtained within 3 years of employment.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Basic Emergency Care Course completed within 6 months of employment or within 3 years prior.
• Experience working cross‑culturally and/or commitment to improving cultural competence.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous school nurse experience.
• 2 to 3 years experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Master’s prepared pediatric or family nurse practitioner with appropriate certification.
• Master’s degree in nursing or other related field.
• National School Nurse Certification.

Other Information

• Ethics: School Nurses practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements for the School Nurse (NASN 2010).
• American Nurses Association and National Association of School Nurses (2011). Scope and Standards of Practice: School Nursing (2nd Ed.).

Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above. Employees may be required to perform additional job‑related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce and encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. You must apply on our career page to be considered for this opportunity.