School Nurse

OAK CREEK-FRANKLIN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OAK CREEK-FRANKLIN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT in Oak Creek, WI seeks a full-time School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services to students during the school day. You will assess health needs, provide first aid, manage chronic conditions, and administer medications per district policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining health records, coordinating screenings/immunizations, and collaborating with families, educators, and healthcare providers to support individualized health plans and

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Wisconsin; school nurse certification preferred.
• Experience in pediatric, community health, or school-based nursing.
• Knowledge of FERPA/HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Ability to develop and manage individualized health plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, families, staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess student health needs and provide first aid during the school day.
• Manage chronic conditions and administer medications per policies.
• Maintain confidential health records and coordinate screenings/immunizations.
• Collaborate with educators, families and clinicians to implement health plans.
• Promote health education and disease prevention within the school.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

School health assessment

Emergency triage

Communication & collaboration

Confidentiality & privacy

Office software proficiency

Electronic Health Records

Education

BSN or related field

Wisconsin RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Office software

Job description

Company Description

OAK CREEK-FRANKLIN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public primary and secondary education school district based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, serving a diverse community of students and families.

Role Description

The School Nurse is a full-time, on-site role located in Oak Creek, WI, responsible for providing comprehensive health services to students during the school day. This role includes assessing student health needs, providing first aid and emergency care, managing chronic conditions, and administering medications according to district policies and healthcare regulations. The School Nurse maintains health records, coordinates screenings and immunization compliance, and collaborates with educators, families, and healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized health plans. Daily tasks also include promoting health education, supporting disease prevention initiatives, and contributing to a safe and healthy school environment. The School Nurse participates in crisis response as needed and helps ensure that health-related procedures are consistently followed across the school community.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin; School Nurse or related certification preferred.
• Experience in pediatric, community health, or school-based nursing, with strong skills in assessment, triage, and direct student care.
• Knowledge of applicable health regulations, immunization requirements, emergency response protocols, and confidentiality standards (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA).
• Ability to develop and manage individualized health plans, administer medications safely, and maintain accurate, confidential health records.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care for students from diverse backgrounds and with varied needs.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities, respond to emergent situations, and support health education initiatives.
• Proficiency with basic office software and electronic health record systems; willingness to learn district-specific technology tools.
• Ability to stand, walk, and respond quickly in emergency situations, and to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field preferred; additional training in school nursing or public health is an asset.

PAY: $40/hr

WORK SCHEDULE: 7 hrs/day - all student attendance days