School Nurse: Health & Learning Advocate

Great Falls Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Falls Public Schools invites applications for a School Nurse (RN) serving district-wide. The nurse will coordinate student health services, implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with families, physicians, and school teams to promote a healthy, safe, and ready-to-learn student population.

Responsibilities include medical administration, case management, emergencies, and adherence to MT BON rules, GFPS policies, and privacy laws.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a board certified School of Nursing.
• Must hold a current valid nursing license in the state of MT.
• Current CPR (BLS accepted) and knowledge of first aid.

Responsibilities

• Formulation, revision, and implementation of Individualized Health Plans and Emergency Care Plans.
• Administer prescription, over the counter, and emergency medications; supervise and delegate as per MT BON and GFPS policies.
• Promote and maintain student health and prevent illness and injury.
• Delegate medical procedures to unlicensed personnel per MT BON rules; maintain records and evaluation.
• Liaise between physician, school, community, and home to address holistic health needs.
• Perform nursing assessments for acute and chronic conditions; implement evidence-based practice per district guidelines.
• Provide school-based case management for students with health conditions.
• Carry out daily medical interventions per GFPS Nursing Department protocols.
• Exercise professional nursing judgement; follow GFPS policies for disposition of ill or injured students.
• Collaborate with education team on IEP/504 plan development and reviews.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA/FERPA; monitor immunization compliance.
• Lead planning of emergency care and first aid for incidents during school hours.
• Maintain accurate nursing records including Medicaid charting and billing.
• Provide in-service training on health issues to staff; pursue ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Student advocacy

Emergency management

Education

Board-certified School of Nursing

Current MT nursing license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Great Falls Public Schools invites applications for a School Nurse (RN) serving district-wide. The nurse will coordinate student health services, implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with families, physicians, and school teams to promote a healthy, safe, and ready-to-learn student population.

Responsibilities include medical administration, case management, emergencies, and adherence to MT BON rules, GFPS policies, and privacy laws.