School District Nurse (RN) | Student Health & Safety

Benton Harbor Area Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a District Nurse to oversee student health services from the Central Administration office. You will develop and implement individualized health plans, administer medications, and coordinate screenings across district schools.

You will work with parents, staff, and healthcare providers to ensure compliance with Michigan health codes, maintain confidential records, and respond to medical emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including assessment, treatment, and referral.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IHPs/EAPs and health-related IEP/504 accommodations.
• Administer medications per physician orders, district policy, and Michigan law.
• Manage care for students with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies).
• Ensure compliance with Michigan school health laws, including immunization requirements and communicable disease reporting.
• Maintain confidential student health records per FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Coordinate health screenings as required by state or district policy.
• Serve as health resource for administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families.
• Develop and update district health policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Promote health education and prevention across the district.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Independently work

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Commitment to student equity

Education

BSN

RN license (Michigan)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a District Nurse to oversee student health services from the Central Administration office. You will develop and implement individualized health plans, administer medications, and coordinate screenings across district schools.

You will work with parents, staff, and healthcare providers to ensure compliance with Michigan health codes, maintain confidential records, and respond to medical emergencies.