School Nurse

Las Cruces Public Schools; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse to provide one-on-one health assistance to students within the Health Services program. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, current NM RN license, and a valid NM School Nurse PED license, with CPR certification and CPR Instructor certification as part of the requirements.

Preferred candidates may hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and have up to three years of RN experience, along with a valid NM driver's license and reliable

Qualifications

• RN licensure and school nurse certifications required.
• CPR certification and CPR instructor certification per position requirements.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one health assistance to a student.
• Conduct health assessments and monitor student health needs.
• Support school health services per district policies.

Skills

CPR Certification

CPR Instructor Certified

Driver's License

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Current NM RN License

Valid NM School Nurse PED License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

• Position Type: Health Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Health Services
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026

*This position will provide one-on-one health assistance to a student*

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate's Degree in Nursing
2. Current NM RN License
3. Valid NM School Nurse PED License (must obtain prior to hire date)
4. Minimum of three years Registered Nurse Experience (Preferred)
5. Current CPR certification and ability to perform high-quality CPR (minimum 10 min)
6. CPR Instructor Certified (Required after one year of employment)
7. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid New Mexico Driver's License, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance with minimum liability coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

• A Letter of Interest
• A Current Resume
• Transcripts
• RN License (or proof from Nursys.com)

Lateral Transfers

• CERTIFIED STAFF
• District Transfer requests will be made on a form provided by the District, which is available in the Human Resources Department or LCPS website. The request will indicate the position to which the certified employee desires to be assigned and the school desired. Certified employees must submit a separate transfer request for each position once the position is posted. All certified employees requesting transfers to a position for which they are qualified may request an interview with the immediate supervisor and will be granted an interview for the posted position. Administrative initiated transfers will be assigned first. All transfers must be approved by the Chief of Human Resources/Designee. (NEA-LC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article Seven, Assignments and Transfers)
• CLASSIFIED STAFF
• All transfers of existing staff will be made to facilitate the best educational program for students of the District and the total District programs and needs, with a rational basis in fact, taking into consideration qualifications and seniority. Classified staff seeking lateral transfers to another work location with the same job classification and at the same range may request a voluntary transfer for a position that has been posted. All classified employees must be in their position for no less than 1 year to be eligible for a voluntary transfer. (CSEC-LC Bargaining Agreement, Article Six, Assignments/Transfers/Promotions)

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.

Las Cruces Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy

Need Help?

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