School Nurse | Champion Student Health & Safety

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Skinner Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a School Nurse to protect student health and support academic success. You will provide direct care, health assessments, and emergency plans while maintaining records and immunization compliance.

The role requires an RN, Nebraska license (or NLC), CPR/AED certification within 90 days, and a bachelor’s level credential or progress toward one. Salary steps align with district negotiations and experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Registered Nursing Program, required.
• Hold a 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; BSN preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Special Services School Nurse Certificate through the Nebraska Department of Education, preferred.
• Ability to develop positive relationships to promote mutual dignity and respect among students and staff.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance.

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 of the state’s immunization program.
• Continual maintenance of cumulative student health records according to statutory requirements.
• Takes appropriate measures in case of injury, communicable disease symptoms, signs of abuse or other condition affecting students.

Skills

Excellent attendance

Verbal and written communication

Organization and time management

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSN preferred

Registered Nursing Program

Nurse Licensure Compact

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Student Information System

Job description

Omaha Public Schools Skinner Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a School Nurse to protect student health and support academic success. You will provide direct care, health assessments, and emergency plans while maintaining records and immunization compliance.

The role requires an RN, Nebraska license (or NLC), CPR/AED certification within 90 days, and a bachelor’s level credential or progress toward one. Salary steps align with district negotiations and experience.