School Nurse: Champion Student Health & Safety

Lothrop Elementary; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools' Lothrop Elementary School in Omaha, NE, seeks a School Nurse to protect student health, support development, and boost academic success. This exempt, 10-month role reports to the Building Principal and offers summer duty pay for extra assignments.

The nurse must have RN credentials, Nebraska license or NLC, CPR/AED, and a BSN or progress toward one, with duties including health assessments, immunization compliance, and records maintenance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Registered Nursing Program, required.
• Valid nursing license with Nebraska’s Department of Health & Human Services or the Nurse Licensure Compact, required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, required
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or evidence of actively working towards a bachelor’s degree, required; BSN preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Special Services School Nurse Certificate through the Nebraska Department of Education, preferred.
• Excellent attendance record and professional conduct as per district standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing/health care for children of various ages with varied medical issues.
• Provides on-site health assessments and develops/implements appropriate emergency health care plans.
• Ensuring compliance with the state immunization program.
• Maintains cumulative student health records per statutory requirements.
• Takes appropriate measures in case of injury, illness, or safety concerns affecting students.
• Maintains secure storage for medications and medical equipment.
• Educates staff and students on health topics and coordinates with other staff.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Multicultural sensitivity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPR/First Aid certification

BSN preferred

Special Services School Nurse Certificate preferred

Nebraska nursing license or NLC

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Student Information System

Job description

Omaha Public Schools' Lothrop Elementary School in Omaha, NE, seeks a School Nurse to protect student health, support development, and boost academic success. This exempt, 10-month role reports to the Building Principal and offers summer duty pay for extra assignments.

The nurse must have RN credentials, Nebraska license or NLC, CPR/AED, and a BSN or progress toward one, with duties including health assessments, immunization compliance, and records maintenance.