School Nurse ( Location to Be Determined)

Young World Physical Education; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A local school district in Louisiana is seeking a full-time School Nurse to provide health services to students. The ideal candidate will hold a Registered Nurse licensure and possess relevant experience in pediatrics or community nursing. Responsibilities include conducting health conferences, maintaining health records, and supporting student health needs. An attractive compensation package is available, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in pediatrics or community nursing required.
• Must be able to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Acquires a minimum of 10 contact hours of continuing education in subjects related to school nursing.
• 2 years experience in pediatrics or community nursing is required.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to inspire and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services to students during the school day.
• Conduct health conferences for students with special health needs.
• Assist in checking immunization records.
• Trains staff for student health procedures and medication administration.
• Reviews immunization records and maintains health histories.
• Maintains complete health records on all school nurse activities.
• Counsels pregnant students and follows district policy.
• Performs health assessments for ill or injured students.
• Serves as a health resource and liaison among staff, parents, and health community.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaborative management style

Data analysis

Education

Registered Nurse licensure with Louisiana State Board of Nursing

CPR certification

Ancillary certification with Louisiana Dept of Education

10 contact hours of continuing education

Job description

School Nurse (Location to Be Determined)

Jefferson Parish Schools, Holding TBA – Harvey, Louisiana (open in Google Maps)

Starting Date: Immediately

Scope of Responsibility

• The Nurse is responsible for providing health services to students during the school day as outlined by the State Department of Education and the Jefferson Parish Public School System.
• Establishes a weekly routine of visits to schools.
• Conducts Health Conferences for students with special health needs and processes appropriate paperwork from the licensed prescriber and parent for health procedures and medications ordered during the school day.
• Trains staff for student health procedures and medication administration.
• Assists in checking immunization records on grades as required by the State Department of Health and the State Department of Education.
• Reviews the health and developmental history on all appropriate students, develops an IHP, notifies staff of any health needs and implements appropriate accommodations when needed.
• Conducts vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other screenings on students in designated grade levels as required by the State Department of Education, records on student’s health record and refers to proper resources as needed.
• Provides Breast Self Exam instructions to high school females as mandated by the State Department of Education.
• Follow-up on all students with suspected health problems; make home visits as necessary.
• Provides health assessments for students who are ill or injured while at school.
• Serves as a health resource person to school staff and as a liaison between parent, school and health community.
• Maintains complete health records on all school nurse activities.
• Counsels pregnant students on a routine basis in accordance with local school board policy.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Health & Social Services Executive Director.

Qualifications

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.
• Holds and maintains current Registered Nurse licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Holds and maintains current certification in CPR.
• Maintains ancillary certification with the Louisiana Dept of Education.
• Acquires a minimum of 10 contact hours of continuing education in subjects related to school nursing.
• 2 years experience in pediatrics or community nursing is required.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture‑creator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision‑making and results.
• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in pediatrics or community nursing is recommended
• Previous school nursing experience.

Physical Involvement

• Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 pounds is required.

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchools also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jennifer Harrell, Director of Health Services
• Health & Social Services
• Email: [e-mail]