School Nurse

Fort Smith Public Schools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse - Float to serve district-wide in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The position requires a valid RN license and will operate under the supervision of the Principal, Director of Student Services and Lead Nurse.

The role includes implementing nurse practices, leading staff training, managing medications and equipment, and supporting student health needs through assessments, plans, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• Pediatrics experience preferred.
• Clinical/hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to work without immediate supervision of a doctor.

Responsibilities

• Follows Arkansas State Board of Nursing’s Nurse Practice Guidelines for School Nurses.
• Conduct monthly nurses meetings.
• Maintain medication training sheets on all unlicensed staff (UAPs), error/incident reports and necessary follow up, and medication audits.
• Maintain all equipment and supervise the loaning of equipment within the FSPS district to other departments and to private schools as needed/requested.
• Gives training for school staff.
• Follows all school health services policies and procedures.
• Acts as school/parent/community/health care provider liaison.
• Identifies, assesses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates student health concerns.
• Provides screening for health factors impacting student education and utilizes assembled information to assist students in securing attention or treatment.
• Provides illness/injury assessments and interventions.
• Manages chronic disease management and education.
• Administers and monitors medication administration.
• Performs pediatric nursing procedures such as: gastrostomy feedings, tracheostomy care, and urinary catheterizations.
• Offers education to promote health and prevent teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Creates Individualized Nursing Health Care Plans and directs services for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning.
• Helps to develop guidelines for school district health policies, goals, and objectives.
• Provides health assessments and participates in Individualized Education Plan development as necessary.
• Participates in crisis team activities.
• Provides recommendations for health curriculum.
• Exercises discretion with regard to confidentiality, maintains privacy and protection of student and family information, and demonstrates trustworthiness.
• Keeps abreast of new or updated information.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Pediatrics experience

Clinical/hospital experience

Independent work

Job description

School Nurse

Fort Smith Public Schools DISTRICT WIDE - Fort Smith, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: School Nurse - Float

FLSA: Exempt

LOCATION: District Wide

REPORTS TO: Principal, Director of Student Services and Lead Nurse

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse license required. Pediatrics experience preferred.
• Clinical/hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to work without immediate supervision of a doctor.

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follows Arkansas State Board of Nursing’s Nurse Practice Guidelines for School Nurses.
• Conduct monthly nurses meetings.
• Maintain medication training sheets on all unlicensed staff (UAPs), error/incident reports and necessary follow up, and medication audits.
• Maintain all equipment and supervise the loaning of equipment within the FSPS district to other departments and to private schools as needed/requested.
• Gives training for school staff.
• Follows all school health services policies and procedures.
• Acts as school/parent/community/health care provider liaison.
• Identifies, assesses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates student health concerns.
• Provides screening for health factors impacting student education and utilizes assembled information to assist students in securing attention or treatment.
• Provides illness/injury assessments and interventions.
• Manages chronic disease management and education.
• Administers and monitors medication administration.
• Performs pediatric nursing procedures such as: gastrostomy feedings, tracheostomy care, and urinary catheterizations.
• Offers education to promote health and prevent teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Creates Individualized Nursing Health Care Plans and directs services for students with disabilities and/or health conditions that interfere with learning.
• Helps to develop guidelines for school district health policies, goals, and objectives.
• Provides health assessments and participates in Individualized Education Plan development as necessary.
• Participates in crisis team activities.
• Provides recommendations for health curriculum.
• Exercises discretion with regard to confidentiality, maintains privacy and protection of student and family information, and demonstrates trustworthiness.
• Keeps abreast of new or updated information.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Six , Human Resources Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]