School Nurse

Pioneer Regional School Corp; Royal Center (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Regional School Corporation is seeking a School Nurse to oversee health services, promote student health education, and coordinate care for students with medical needs. The role requires licensing and CPR/AED certification, with the ability to collaborate with school staff and health professionals.

Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting mandated screenings, and maintaining immunization records while adhering to Indiana laws and district policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong communication with students, staff, and families.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple health-related tasks in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Treat students and staff for health and safety needs and document treatments.
• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions and implement daily plans.
• Perform vision and other health screenings as required by Indiana statutes.
• Administer medications as prescribed by doctors and monitor immunization records.
• Coordinate with teachers and administration on student healthcare and emergencies.

Skills

Professional licensure

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN/LPN/EMT license

Job description

The School Nurse has the responsibility to provide expertise and oversight of school health services and to promote health education. The School Nurse must evaluate the physical conditions of students and refer students to appropriate resources as needed. Decisions made by the School Nurse require discretionary judgment and analysis. The School Nurse is responsible for the coordination and performance of the following:

Duties for this position include:

• Treat students and staff for health and safety needs occurring during the school day and carefully document treatments and procedures
• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions such as diabetes or seizures and assist with the daily implementation of the plans
• Perform vision and other health screenings as required by the state of Indiana for the appropriate age/grade levels of students
• Consult with teachers, school administrators, and other school staff regarding student healthcare
• Administer medications to students as prescribed by doctors
• Monitor student immunization records and make needed communications for those not in compliance with Indiana’s immunization laws
• Educate students and staff on health and wellness procedures
• Help students who have disabilities requiring nursing assistance and routine daily assistance
• Maintain up-to-date medical knowledge of the many areas of health including mental health needed in the day-to-day management of school-aged students
• Follow Indiana school laws and policies of Pioneer Regional School Corporation pertaining to student/staff health and wellness
• Quickly assess emergency situations and act according to established school emergency procedures
• Maintain current CPR certification and training on use of AED
• Maintain any additional certifications or training requirements as may be required by the State of Indiana for school nurse personnel
• Regularly inspect and update school AED equipment and/or solicit the assistance of others to assure that units are up-to-date and in good working order
• Serve on the school safety committee and advise committee members regarding medical procedures, equipment, etc.
• Work with county health professionals and other community-outreach organizations for county-wide health initiatives or crisis situations impacting the school community
• Communicate regularly with school administration to inform regarding any health-related concerns, crisis situations, or issues which may impact school-wide
• Assist with the education of students pertaining to health-related topics that may need to be addressed through state curriculum requirements by serving as a consultant to staff and/or a presenter to a group of students or staff
• Assist parents in decision making when it pertains to the health and wellbeing of their school-age children
• Keep the school health station organized and equipped with the needed supplies and equipment for day-to-day operation of the school nurse’s office
• Provide needed information and supplies to teachers taking students off school grounds for field trips or student events
• Provide necessary information for any individual who substitutes in the absence of the school nurse
• Other duties as assigned by the school administration

Personal qualities and habits needed for this position include:

• Honesty, integrity, and highly ethical behavior
• The ability to greet the public with professionalism and courtesy while maintaining a customer-first attitude
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• The ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to focus on multiple tasks, prioritize, and address peak workloads at various times of the year
• Excellent attendance
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of daily work
• Ability to work under pressure to meet firm deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills
• Loyalty to Pioneer Regional School Corporation

Reports to:Building Principal

Evaluated by:Building Principal

Work Period:184 days/year

Qualifications:Possession of a current license; RN Preferred, but LPN or EMT accepted