School Nurse-CES/RELA

Clarksville Community School; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarksville Community School Corporation seeks a licensed nurse (LPN, RN, or BSN) to serve across CES and RELA for 180 days. The role focuses on health liaison, health education, immunization compliance, student records, and collaboration with health agencies.

The successful candidate will maintain health records, coordinate health appraisals, interpret state codes, and support staff with health-related guidance for students and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with Indiana license (LPN/RN/BSN).
• Strong communication and collaboration with school staff.
• Ability to interpret state health codes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between school, community health agencies, and Department of Education.
• Maintains health records and administers medications per policy.
• Interprets immunization requirements and updates school records accordingly.
• Assists in planning health programs and addressing student health needs.
• Provides health guidance to students, parents, and staff and supports safe school environment.
• Coordinates health appraisals and communicates results to families and staff.
• Collaborates with community health partners to promote student well-being.

Education

Indiana nursing license (LPN/RN/BSN)

Job description

This position is for a nurse at CES and RELA; 180 days.

Qualification:

Valid Nursing License (LPN, RN, or BSN) in the State of Indiana.

Duties:

• 1. Acts as a liaison for the school system with the community, local and state health agencies, and the Department of Education regarding all health-related matters.
• 2. Serves as the Corporation resource for questions related to health issues.
• 3. Serves as a health reference source for all students and staff.
• 4. Assists in arranging health appraisals for school children; interprets the results of appraisals to school personnel and parents.
• 5. Assists the head nurse in setting up policies for caring for students who are injured or who become ill at school.
• 6. Participates in the development of methods to carry out policies and procedures for the control of communicable disease within the school.
• 7. Serves as a guide and counselor to children, their parents, and school personnel regarding health problems of pupils.
• 8. Participates in planning programs for physically and mentally handicapped children.
• 9. Serves as a contact between home and school on health problems.
• 10. Collaborates with community agencies and organizations such as Youthlink and Family Health Centers to promote health in the community and to improve social equity.
• 11. Maintains records on health office visits in Infinite Campus.
• 12. Participates in planning a school program which is conducive to good mental health and recognizes signs of deviation from good mental health in children who need to be referred.
• 13. Serves as a resource person to all school personnel in matters of health education and gives health guidance in all contacts with individuals and groups in the school community.
• 14. Cooperates with school personnel and students in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthful school and community.
• 15. Maintains health records on each student and checks for compliance.
• 16. Interprets Indiana State codes pertaining to immunizations, and implements any changes into the corporation\'s requirements for student immunization.
• 17. Maintains a current license to practice as a licensed practical or registered nurse in the state of Indiana.
• 18. Oversees the consent and administration of medications to students according to Indiana Code 34-4-16.5-3.5.
• 19. Performs special procedures for students according to the Indiana State Board of Health.
• 20. Effectively implements other duties as assigned by the administration.

It is the policy of the Clarksville Community School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, limited English proficiency, age or handicapping conditions in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).