Lead School Health Nurse (RN)

Hamilton County Schools; Tennessee; On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a licensed RN to serve as a school nurse, providing routine and emergency medical care to students and staff. The role includes dispensing medications, maintaining records, and guiding health protocols across multiple campuses.

Applicants must hold a Tennessee RN license and CPR/First Aid certifications, with strong communication skills and computer literacy. Compensation aligns with licensed nurse pay scales and district salary schedules, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication to deal with students, educators, and parents.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee nursing license.
• Ability to use a computer and healthcare software for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency medical care to students within trained scope and policy.
• Dispense approved medications and maintain medical records of all dispensed medications.
• Develop and implement health protocols for illness, injuries, and preventive care in school settings.
• Coordinate referrals to outside health services and communicate with families and health professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing license (TN)

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a licensed RN to serve as a school nurse, providing routine and emergency medical care to students and staff. The role includes dispensing medications, maintaining records, and guiding health protocols across multiple campuses.

Applicants must hold a Tennessee RN license and CPR/First Aid certifications, with strong communication skills and computer literacy. Compensation aligns with licensed nurse pay scales and district salary schedules, with