ITINERANT REGISTERED NURSE POOL - 2026-2027 SY

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks an Itinerant Registered Nurse to provide health services across district schools, aligning with ANA/NASN standards and the Alabama Nurse Practice Act.

The role includes administering medications, maintaining health records, creating care plans, and educating staff while safeguarding student privacy.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid current license to practice nursing in the State of Alabama.
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Earned an associate degree or higher and possess current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student/patient care including first aid, administering medication, and tasks requiring nursing judgement.
• Develop health appraisals and refer in areas of vision, hearing, dental, physical disability, and scoliosis.
• Maintain health records, prepare health reports, and ensure privacy of student health information.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Associate degree or higher; CPR certification

Job description

Job Title

Itinerant Registered Nurse

Reports To

Nurse Coordinator

Work Days

Nine Months 184 Days

Salary

Classified Schedule 47-4; 48-1-3 ($45,903 – $88,562) Depending on degree level

Location

Various Schools

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT

Job Description

Provide health services to students within the school system according to the accepted Standards of School Nursing Practice as published by the American Nurses Association and the National Association of School Nurses; The practice of school nursing shall be within the Guidelines and Nurse Practice Act published by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide, but not limited to, direct student/patient care which includes first aid care, administrating medication, performing invasive procedures and specific tasks that require independent nursing judgement or intervention.
• Provide, but not limited to, health appraisal of students and make necessary referrals in the areas of vision, hearing, dental, physical disability, and scoliosis, according to the health services policies and procedures.
• Consistently uses aseptic techniques when preparing medications.
• Administers medication according to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Check students for head lice as indicated and instruct parents in correct treatment of condition.
• Obtain information on student’s past and present health history utilizing all available sources of information and correctly enter information in an electronic patient history record and maintaining the health records of students.
• Complete health care plans and emergency care plans for students and review at least annually.
• Monitors equipment, supplies and materials for school health clinic.
• Monitors medications and other materials and supplies for expiration dates.
• Maintain security of school health supplies and materials.
• Prepare health reports for supervisor, Board of Education, health department, and State Department of Education as required.
• Provide resources to school personnel on health and safety issues.
• Provide professional learning on health related topics for school personnel.
• Provide training for medication assistants and evaluate their performance in compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines in the administration of medication to students.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of student’s health information.
• Any other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the school nurse supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid current license to practice nursing in the State of Alabama
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing;
• Earned an associate degree or higher and possess current CPR certification.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.

Application Requirements

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

Physical Requirements

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

Revised

March 2026

Please Note

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals) .Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.