School Nurse: Lead Student Health & Wellness

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, NE seeks a School Nurse to provide on-site health care, assessments, and emergency planning for students. The role requires RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and a bachelor's degree (BSN preferred); strong communication, organization, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

The salary ranges from $51,380 to $98,432 per year, with placement on the negotiated schedule based on experience and degree.

Qualifications

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• 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, required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing 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.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

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, which affect the welfare of an individual or group of students.
• Maintains a secure location for all medications and medical equipment to ensure safety of all.
• Provides meaningful communication and educates in areas pertaining to student health.
• Participates in the building’s crisis team.
• Provides appropriate medical care for school staff and visitors during a crisis situation.
• Participates in the wellness committee for the school.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural urban setting.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills and awareness of community services.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff.
• Coordinates with other school professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR certified

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Outlook

Student information system

Education

Registered Nursing Program completed

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Special Services School Nurse Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Student Information System

Job description

Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, NE seeks a School Nurse to provide on-site health care, assessments, and emergency planning for students. The role requires RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and a bachelor's degree (BSN preferred); strong communication, organization, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

The salary ranges from $51,380 to $98,432 per year, with placement on the negotiated schedule based on experience and degree.