Impactful School Nurse for Deaf & Blind Students

Water Resources Office; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 91,435,000 - 123,845,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Registered Nurse plays a key role in delivering comprehensive health services to students at the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind, including chronic condition management, medication administration, and health education. You will develop individualized health plans, collaborate with teachers and families, and ensure compliance with HIPAA/FERPA.

Responsibilities include direct student care, documentation, health assessments, and coordinating with external providers.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Active Montana RN license required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred; instructor cert a plus.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities desirable.
• Pediatrics, school nursing or public health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct care to students in person for 70% of shift.
• Administer medications per physician orders and document accurately.
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHP).
• Coordinate with teachers, parents, and providers for student safety.
• Educate students and staff on health topics and disease prevention.
• Maintain immunization records and comply with health regulations.
• Lead health-related emergencies and coordinate with health services director.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Medical knowledge

Strong communication

HIPAA/FERPA

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Montana RN license

CPR/BLS certification

Experience with disabilities

Tools

None

Job description

The Registered Nurse plays a key role in delivering comprehensive health services to students at the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind, including chronic condition management, medication administration, and health education. You will develop individualized health plans, collaborate with teachers and families, and ensure compliance with HIPAA/FERPA.

Responsibilities include direct student care, documentation, health assessments, and coordinating with external providers.