District Nurse Supervisor

Bryantschools; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryantschools is looking for a District Nurse Supervisor to lead the health program across schools in Bryant, Arkansas. This full-time role involves supervising nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with health policies, managing budgets, and providing medical oversight. A valid Arkansas RN license and nursing experience are essential, with a preference for candidates who have previous supervisory experience. This position requires strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have current Arkansas Registered Nurse license with CPR certification.
• Nursing experience required with experience as a School Nurse Supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing personnel and provide medical supervision of paraprofessionals.
• Develop and submit a yearly district nursing budget.
• Conduct annual evaluations of nursing personnel.

Skills

Accountability

Communication, Oral

Ethical

Time Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bryant Public Schools

• Date Posted: 4/3/2026
• Location: Student Services

Department: Student Services
Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Student Services

Grade/Level: Classified
Amount of Travel Required: Varies

Job Type: Regular Positions
Supervised: All nurses in the district

Work Schedule:

195-day contract. Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.

POSITION SUMMARY

The District Nurse Supervisor shall be responsible for planning, directing, and supervising all aspects of the district health program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervise nursing personnel and provide medical supervision of paraprofessionals within the district and monitor operations in accordance with state-approved policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work with district administrators, school principals, staff, parents, and various public agencies to maintain and enhance the quality of nursing care within the district.
• Develop and submit a yearly district nursing budget to the administration for consideration.
• Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
• Conduct annual evaluations of nursing personnel within the district.
• Be responsible for the assignment of nurses and aides to specific schools within the district.
• Assist in the development of policies/procedures for administration of nursing care within the district to students and staff.
• Coordinate district inservice training for staff as outlined in the medically fragile policy.
• Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to students and monitor them for reactions or side effects.
• Record students' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in students' conditions.
• Refer students to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance as required.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess student conditions.
• Be responsible for the purchase, allocation, and inventory of all medical supplies for district health rooms.
• Supervise the screening of kindergarten students on an as-needed basis through the Early Periodic Screening and Diagnosis Treatment (EPSDT) program.
• Provide medical training to staff to meet student needs or state requirements.
• Communicate updates to the appropriate supervisor concerning any health-related issues affecting the school population.
• Work with nurses, staff, and parents in the development of individual health care plans for students with chronic health care needs.
• Coordinate the maintenance of immunization records and communicate deficiencies to administrators and parents.
• Ensure all Medicaid billing is submitted for eligible students for vision and hearing screenings.
• Ensure that all state-required medical screenings are performed annually and that the results are recorded in the appropriate state system throughout the district.
• Ensure that student medications are stored and disposed of appropriately.
• Verify that a system is in place at each school to ensure compliance with medical 504 plans.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of parent, student, and patron needs while following district procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Nursing Master's Degree Preferred, Field of Study: Nursing

Experience: Nursing experience required with experience as a School Nurse Supervisor preferred for this position.

Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Certifications & Licenses

Must have current Arkansas Registered Nurse license with CPR certification.

Other Requirements

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, staff, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(N) Not Applicable – Activity is not applicable to this position.

(O) Occasionally – Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day).

(F) Frequently – Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day).

(C) Constantly – Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

• Stand – Frequently
• Walk – Frequently
• Sit – Frequently
• Manually Manipulate – Constantly
• Reach Outward – Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally
• Climb – Occasionally
• Crawl – Not Applicable
• Squat or Kneel – Occasionally
• Bend – Occasionally
• Grasp – Constantly
• Speak – Constantly
• 10 lbs or less – Constantly
• 11-20 lbs – Frequently
• 21-50 lbs – Occasionally
• 51-100 lbs – Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs – Not Applicable

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or less – Constantly
• 13-25 lbs – Frequently
• 26-40 lbs – Occasionally
• 41-100 lbs – Occasionally

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversation and communicate by telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most job responsibilities for this position are performed in an indoor school environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. Noise levels are mostly low to moderate.

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It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Postings current as of 5/3/2026 2:05:45 PM CST.

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