District Nurse

Young World Physical Education

Sterling Heights (MI)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Utica Community School District in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a District Nurse to lead health services across multiple locations. The role requires a Michigan RN license, a Bachelor’s degree, and 3–5 years of school-nurse experience.

The District emphasizes mental/physical health, crisis response, and collaboration with families and local agencies. Starting Aug 27, 2026, compensation ranges from $50,561 to $73,203 per year.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and current nursing license with the state of Michigan.
Registered with Michigan LARA as a licensed Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Train, monitor, document and implement health care plans for students, including chronic conditions.
Work with administration to determine support levels for accommodations and IDEA/504 plans.
Monitor MCIR and assist administration in achieving district health goals.
Provide professional development on crisis, health, wellness and safety to staff, students and community.
Coordinate with local/state agencies for health and safety needs of the district.
Attend parent meetings and collaborate with physicians and hospitals.

Skills

Empathetic communicator

Excellent writing

Mathematics ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN license (Michigan)

Job description

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

District Nurse

Utica Community School District Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5870097
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and current nursing license with the state of Michigan.
Registered with the state of Michigan with Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) as a licensed Registered Nurse.
Minimum of three to five years successful Registered Nurse experience, preferably with school age students.
Experience with Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).
Preferred CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed certified instructor.
Excellent and empathetic communicator.
Excellent writing and mathematics ability.

Description:

Demonstrated ability to train, monitor, document and effectively implement health care plans that potentially are critical and/or chronic.
Effectively work with administration in determining the level of support needed for a student for accommodations and IDEA 504 plans.
Effectively monitor MCIR and provide assistance to administration in meeting established goals for effectiveness.
Provide Professional Development for crisis, emergency, health, wellness, and safety to district staff, students, and community.
Coordinate, monitor, and work with local and state agencies for crisis, emergency, health, wellness, and safety needs for the district.
Demonstrated rapport with local physicians, hospitals, local and state agencies.
Conduct and attend parent meetings.
Ability to work exceptionally with our diverse community and professional staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$50,561 to $73,203 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Job Requirements