REGISTERED NURSE*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 53,159; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Miami-Dade County seeks a School Nurse responsible for coordinating health care services for students. This full-time role involves liaising with health providers, maintaining clinic supplies, and ensuring the well-being of infants and toddlers. Candidates must hold a valid Florida Registered Nurse License and demonstrate experience in pediatric care. The position offers a starting salary of $53,159 and requires strong communication skills to work effectively in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Professional Nurse in Florida.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain health care services for students.
• Serve as liaison with health providers.
• Prepare clinical charts and manage clinic supplies.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication skills

Experience with infants and toddlers

Knowledge of health care services

Education

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE*

Job ID: 5478952

Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)

Posted: Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

NATURE OF WORK

The School Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining health care services with the Miami-Dade County Department of Public Health and other providers, and making provisions for the appropriate health care needs of students, infants, and toddlers. Applicants should meet the requirements of a registered nurse. The School Nurse will work under the supervision and direction of the school principal.

JOB TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS

1. Serves as school liaison with health providers to assure high quality health care services.
2. Arranges for the Health Department to provide on-site clinical services.
3. Participates in case conference meetings.
4. Assists physicians.
5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies for the clinic.
6. Prepares clinical charts.
7. Gives medication as prescribed by physicians.
8. Applies nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of patients (infants/toddlers).
9. Performs related work as required or as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: mobility, sitting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, frequent in-county travel, and occasionally work on evenings and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with F.S. 464 or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.

OR

Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Florida Statute 464.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To create your candidate profile, you will need to gather the following:

• Personal information
• Current resume and work history
• Certification information
  • For certification information, please visit M-DCPS - Instructional Certification
• Official SEALED transcripts
  • must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
    • U.S. Mail addressed to:
      • Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk
      • 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150
      • Miami, FL 33132
    • Electronic Mail to: [e-mail]
      • You must use National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.
  • Two professional references
    • Uploaded References must be on a letterhead OR on the District’s Reference Form (Printing T:\FORMS\3000\3506.FRP (dadeschools.net), have an original signature, and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors.
  • Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidate):
    • Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standard, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.
    • M-DPCS - Personnel Services and Fingerprinting
    • Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.
    • This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026.
    • https://info.flclearinghouse.com
  • Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*
    (includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009)
  • New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.
  • For more details, please refer to the Newly Hired/Teachers Salary Schedule - Click Here
  • Please visit Salary Inquiry Request for more information. Click here
  • We are an equal opportunity employer.

  Position Type: Full-time

  Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse