School Health Nurse & Student Wellness Lead

Montgomery-Public-Schools; LaFayette (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers County Board of Education is seeking a Registered Nurse to direct and provide healthcare services in the school system. The position requires Alabama RN licensure, CPR, and ability to travel between schools to support health programs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating health plans, and educating staff on health topics while maintaining data records and confidentiality. This role emphasizes leadership and community collaboration within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vision and hearing screening methods and reporting.
• Ability to apply adult learning principles for staff development.
• Current general medical and pediatric nursing practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in group settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and report health data accurately.
• Proficiency with computer systems used in health services.
• Effective public relations to support program goals.
• Familiarity with board policies and school procedures.
• Understanding school system functions for health program operations.
• Physical and emotional stamina for fast-paced work.
• Willingness to travel between schools for coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing school health programs with administrator.
• Support prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Supervise and train staff on medications and equipment use.
• Oversee licensed personnel in invasive procedures.
• Participate in student health plans (504/IEP).
• Visit students' homes as needed for care coordination.
• Help maintain environmental health standards in schools.
• Present to PTA and faculty as requested.
• Collaborate with community agencies for health services.
• Engage in professional organizations and education programs.
• Administer first aid per established procedures.
• Instruct teachers on health screening of students.
• Serve as liaison between health professionals and schools.
• Report child abuse/neglect to authorities.
• Recommend exclusion/readmission per policy on infections.
• Provide in-service education on health topics.
• Coordinate state-mandated health screenings.
• Adhere to rules and protect confidentiality.
• Show initiative and maintain ethical standards.
• Stay updated on practices to meet goals.
• Keep supervisor informed of issues and events.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Participate in school/system committees.
• Demonstrate teamwork and alignment with goals.
• Identify problems or improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vision & hearing screening

Adult learning principles

Pediatric nursing

Leadership in groups

Written & oral communication

Data reporting & records

Computer proficiency

Public relations

Knowledge of board policies

School health operations

Professional collaboration

Adaptability in high-paced settings

Job description

Chambers County Board of Education is seeking a Registered Nurse to direct and provide healthcare services in the school system. The position requires Alabama RN licensure, CPR, and ability to travel between schools to support health programs.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating health plans, and educating staff on health topics while maintaining data records and confidentiality. This role emphasizes leadership and community collaboration within the school environment.