School Nurse - 1.0 FTE
District Wide
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Job summary
Sioux Falls School District is seeking a School Nurse to support student health, safety, and learning in our district. The role collaborates with families, staff, and health providers to keep students healthy and ready to learn.
Responsibilities include care for emergencies, medications, health education, and maintaining confidential student records. Requires BSN preferred and SD RN license; 3+ years healthcare experience; schedule Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm; starting salary range.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing; SD RN license required.
- 3+ years healthcare experience; preference for school nursing.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds; strong communication.
Responsibilities
- Consult with administrators to set goals and services.
- Identify, evaluate, and provide services for children.
- Maintain student health records and health data.
- Coordinate health screenings and referrals.
- Respond to emergencies and administer medications.
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Job description
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
We wantYOUhere!
Our School Nurses play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and success of students each day. Our nursing team works collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community healthcare providers to help ensure students are healthy, supported, and ready to learn.
School nurses in the Sioux Falls School District do far more than care for bumps and bruises — they provide compassionate care, manage student health needs, promote wellness, respond to emergencies, and build trusted relationships that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, preferred.A valid South Dakota Registered Nurse license required.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
3 years or more experience in the healthcare field. Preferred experience in school nursing, pediatrics, community health, emergency/critical care.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up 35 pounds intermittently during an eight-hour day. Requires constant hearing, hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, intermittent speaking and walking. Requires frequent keyboarding, repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers. Standing, turning, and stooping are required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Physical ability to assess vision, hearing, carry equipment and perform CPR. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to provide physical assessment and CPR. Ability to work flexible schedule to meet students’ needs, during the duty day.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
Consults with administrators to determine goals and services.
Serves as a team member in identifying, evaluating, and providing services for children.
Collects information about the health and developmental status of the student in a systematic and continuous manner.
Uses data collected about health and developmental status of the student to determine a nursing diagnosis.
Develops and maintains a nursing care plan with specific goals and interventions that are unique to that student’s needs.
Serves as a liaison between the school and community health and welfare agencies and the medical profession.
Focuses on prevention of illness, disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems.
Assists with the development and maintenance of student health records.
Communicates with colleagues, parents and students.
Facilitates referral of students and families to appropriate district and community services.
Participates in ongoing professional growth.
Provides care for students with scheduled and unscheduled health needs. Including but not limited to responding to emergencies, administering medications, providing specialized health treatments as directed by the student’s physician and District policy.
Trains and supervises staff in delegated tasks.
Provides health education for students, staff and parents.
Maintains and assures confidentiality of information.
Inventories and requests equipment and materials needed in assigned buildings for health care.
Maximizes instructional and nursing time.
Participates in professional and/or community organizations.
Complies with school District policies and operating procedures and South Dakota Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience and education.
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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Job ID: 5959648
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
We wantYOUhere!
Our School Nurses play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and success of students each day. Our nursing team works collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community healthcare providers to help ensure students are healthy, supported, and ready to learn.
School nurses in the Sioux Falls School District do far more than care for bumps and bruises — they provide compassionate care, manage student health needs, promote wellness, respond to emergencies, and build trusted relationships that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
See what makes our Health Services team exceptional: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/health-services
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, preferred.A valid South Dakota Registered Nurse license required.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
3 years or more experience in the healthcare field. Preferred experience in school nursing, pediatrics, community health, emergency/critical care.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up 35 pounds intermittently during an eight-hour day. Requires constant hearing, hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, intermittent speaking and walking. Requires frequent keyboarding, repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers. Standing, turning, and stooping are required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Physical ability to assess vision, hearing, carry equipment and perform CPR. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to provide physical assessment and CPR. Ability to work flexible schedule to meet students’ needs, during the duty day.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
Consults with administrators to determine goals and services.
Serves as a team member in identifying, evaluating, and providing services for children.
Collects information about the health and developmental status of the student in a systematic and continuous manner.
Uses data collected about health and developmental status of the student to determine a nursing diagnosis.
Develops and maintains a nursing care plan with specific goals and interventions that are unique to that student’s needs.
Serves as a liaison between the school and community health and welfare agencies and the medical profession.
Focuses on prevention of illness, disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems.
Assists with the development and maintenance of student health records.
Coordinates building health day screenings.
Communicates with colleagues, parents and students.
Facilitates referral of students and families to appropriate district and community services.
Participates in ongoing professional growth.
Provides care for students with scheduled and unscheduled health needs. Including but not limited to responding to emergencies, administering medications, providing specialized health treatments as directed by the student’s physician and District policy.
Trains and supervises staff in delegated tasks.
Provides health education for students, staff and parents.
Maintains and assures confidentiality of information.
Inventories and requests equipment and materials needed in assigned buildings for health care.
Maximizes instructional and nursing time.
Participates in professional and/or community organizations.
Complies with school District policies and operating procedures and South Dakota Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience and education.
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR 2026-2027 New SFEA Staff Calendar
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $53,981 to $60,793 Refer to Salary Schedule
Job Categories:
Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
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Student Services > School Nurse
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Molly Satter , Health Services Coordinator
- Instructional Planning Center
- Phone: 605-367-7933
- Email: molly.satter@k12.sd.us
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