Direct Care Nurse

RUBY VAN METER ELEM MIDD HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District in Des Moines, IA seeks a Direct Care Nurse to provide 1:1 skilled nursing care for students with special health care needs during the school day. Immediate start with full-time hours.

Responsibilities include medication administration, health assessments, daily living support, and collaboration with the student’s school team to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Iowa RN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Nursing experience in a clinical or school setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct skilled nursing care to a student on a 1:1 basis during the school day.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by providers.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and monitor student health.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and Medicaid billing records.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, family and providers as part of the student’s health team.
• Assist with student transportation as needed.
• Train/orient new staff as assigned.

Skills

Iowa RN License

CPR Certification

Valid driver's license

Nursing experience in school/clinical

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

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Direct Care Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960564

Application Deadline: Oct 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Direct Care Nurse

POSTION TYPE: TCHR

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Iowa Registered Nurse License.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Nusring experience in a clincial setting.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• Statement of Professional Recognition through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Experience in pediatric nursing or public health nursing.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Exceptional communciation and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides direct skilled nursing care to a student with special health care needs during the school day on a 1:1 basis. Direct nursing care may include assessments, feedings, respiratory system management, medication administration, and management of activities of daily living.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Delivers quality care consistent with the Iowa Board of Nursing and DMPS standards.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills.
• Performs head-to-toe assessments.
• Basic understanding of trach cares, trach suctioning, and trach emergency procedures.
• Prepare and assist students with meals.
• Take care of students’ personal hygiene needs.
• Administer medicine and treatments as prescribed by provider(s).
• Collaboration, as needed, with student’s team including teachers, school staff, building nurse, family, and providers.
• Monitor the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of students and report changes to designated parties.
• May be responsible for transportation of student and/or supervision during transportation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records and time entry, including Medicaid billing documentation.
• Train and orient new staff as assigned.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services

REPORTS TO: Health Services Supervisor, Building Supervisor

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: HealthServices Supervisor

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time DAYS: 195 OR 199 day contract HOURS: 7.75 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By:Emily Behrens

Date:03/11/2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $38,899 to $75,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Emily A. Carlyle , HR Manager
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Email: [e-mail]