School Health Nurse: Pediatric RN for Student Screenings

NWU; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) Plan

Insurance eligibility

Workers’ Compensation and Reemployment

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NWU in Florida seeks a licensed RN to support student health services across Brevard County schools. You will deliver nursing care, coordinate screenings, and maintain health records in HMS under supervision.

This role requires strong organization, data-entry proficiency, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Travel within the district, occasional after-hours duties in emergencies, and collaboration with school staff are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Florida RN license.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification before onboarding.
• Experience in medical settings; pediatric experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and local travel within Brevard County schools.
• Strong record-keeping and electronic documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing services to students under supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor.
• Administer first aid, medications, and emergency medications as ordered by a physician, including intermittent catheterization, gastrostomy feeding, and glucose monitoring.
• Organize and assist with state mandated health screenings such as hearing, vision, scoliosis, and BMI.
• Maintain a clean health unit/work area and periodic inventory of medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation of all work performed.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Assist the health screening team with scheduling and data entry in HMS.
• Prepare and send mailings to parents/guardians regarding screening results.
• Attend in-services, complete mandated training, and submit timesheets and reports accurately.
• May be required to work outside normal hours during emergencies.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Pediatric experience

Driver's license

MS Office

Data entry

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

NWU in Florida seeks a licensed RN to support student health services across Brevard County schools. You will deliver nursing care, coordinate screenings, and maintain health records in HMS under supervision.

This role requires strong organization, data-entry proficiency, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Travel within the district, occasional after-hours duties in emergencies, and collaboration with school staff are expected.