Registerd School Nurse

Livingston County Schools; Smithland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston County Schools District Wide in Smithland, Kentucky is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services to support student health, safety and educational success.

The school nurse will deliver direct nursing care, respond to medical emergencies, support management of chronic conditions and promote a safe school environment in accordance with KDE/KDPH guidance and district policies.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program and experience.
• Current active Kentucky nursing license as a registered nurse (RN) as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students during the school day, including health assessments, nursing interventions, monitoring and follow up for illness or injury.
• Respond to student health emergencies and provide emergency nursing care in accordance with established protocols, emergency action plans, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Participate in the development, implementation and review of individual healthcare plans, emergency action plans and other student health plans as required.
• Support safe school environments by participating in emergency preparedness planning and response activities including drills/simulations and crisis response related to student health needs.
• Administer prescription and non-prescription medications as well as perform health procedures in accordance with 702 KAR 1: 160, Kentucky nursing scope of practice, district policy, provider orders and KDE guidance.
• Provide training, supervision and ongoing guidance to designated school health staff for designated health-related tasks, as permitted by law and regulation.
• Ensure delegation practices are appropriate, documented and consistent with professional nursing standards and student safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to medication administration, delegated tasks and health procedures.
• Identify and support students with chronic health conditions that may impact attendance, participation or learning.
• Coordinate with families, health care providers, and school staff to support ongoing health needs and continuity of care within the school setting.
• Participate in student support teams to provide nursing input related to health-based accommodations and support.
• Assist with coordination of health-related services, including homebound instruction or telehealth support, as applicable and in accordance with district policy.
• Conduct mandated and district-required health screenings and follow-up referrals as indicated.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program

Job description

Registerd School Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960615

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

AREA: HEALTH

Summary Class Code: 7262

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE

BASIC FUNCTION:

The school nurse provides professional nursing services to support the health, safety and educational success of students by reducing health-related barriers to learning. The school nurse delivers direct nursing care, responds to medical emergencies, supports the management of chronic health conditions, and promotes a safe and healthy school environment.

School nursing services are provided in accordance with Kentucky statutes and administrative regulations, district policies and procedures and guidance from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). School nurses collaborate with students, families, school staff and community partners to support student well-being and ensure access to educational opportunities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Provide direct nursing care to students during the school day, including health assessments, nursing interventions, monitoring and follow up for illness or injury.
• Respond to student health emergencies and provide emergency nursing care in accordance with established protocols, emergency action plans, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Participate in the development, implementation and review of individual healthcare plans, emergency action plans and other student health plans as required.
• Support safe school environments by participating in emergency preparedness planning and response activities including drills/simulations and crisis response related to student health needs.
• Administer prescription and non-prescription medications as well as perform health procedures in accordance with 702 KAR 1: 160, Kentucky nursing scope of practice, district policy, provider orders and KDE guidance.
• Provide training, supervision and ongoing guidance to designated school health staff for designated health-related tasks, as permitted by law and regulation.
• Ensure delegation practices are appropriate, documented and consistent with professional nursing standards and student safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to medication administration, delegated tasks and health procedures.
• Identify and support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies, and seizure disorders) that may impact attendance, participation or learning.
• Coordinate with families, health care providers, and school staff to support ongoing health needs and continuity of care within the school setting.
• Participate in student support teams (e.g., Section 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings) to provide nursing input related to health-based accommodations and support.
• Assist with coordination of health-related services, including homebound instruction or telehealth support, as applicable and in accordance with district policy.
• Conduct mandated and district-required health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, dental) in accordance with Kentucky statutes, administrative regulations, KDE and best practice guidance.
• Review screening results, provide appropriate follow-up, and facilitate referrals to families or healthcare providers as indicated.

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• Maintain required screening documentation and ensure confidentiality of student health information as well as proper documentation into the student’s cumulative health record.

ABILITY TO:

• Work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, administrators and health care providers.
• Provide school health services in accordance with Kentucky statutes, administrative regulations (including 702 KAR 1:160), district policies and KDE guidance.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation and to protect the confidentiality of student health information in accordance with applicable laws and district procedures.
• Maintain professional nursing practice by staying informed of current school health and nursing best practice recommendations as applicable to the role.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program and experience

• Current active Kentucky nursing license as a registered nurse (RN) as applicable to the position.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Kentucky Registered Nurse.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Melissa Quertermous , DPP
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]