School Nurse (RN)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; California (MD); On-site; USD 71,518 - 127,585; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,500/year tuition advancement / reimbursement for employees

50% college tuition grant for dependents

Student loan repayment up to $10,500

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with employer contributions

Sick accrual from first day of work

Free secure and monitored parking

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is looking for a School Nurse (RN) to join their team in Southern Maryland. This role involves developing health care plans and administering medications while ensuring compliance with Maryland health regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree, relevant experience, and a valid RN license. Benefits include tuition advancement, loan repayment programs, and a strong support system for professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrollment in a BSN program to be completed within 2½ years of hiring date.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical/pediatric experience required and minimum of 1 year of school health experience required.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
• Current CPR certification that includes hands-on skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cumulative health record on each student.
• Develop individualized health care plans, emergency action plans, and bus plans as needed.
• Administer medications and first aid.
• Ensure compliance with Maryland state law for immunizations.
• Organize medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite.

Job description

School Nurse (RN)

Parttime or Fulltime needed, 20-40 hours per week.

Location: Southern Maryland Campus. During the school year: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:45 am–3:45 pm. During the summer: 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7:45 am–3:15 pm.

Kennedy Krieger School Programs | Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Overview

The Kennedy Krieger School Program offers services to children with learning challenges. Students aged 5–21 receive instruction focusing on academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills, in an environment that recognizes and capitalizes on each child’s strengths.

Benefits You Will Receive

• $10,500/year tuition advancement / reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro‑rated for 16–39 hours/week)
• 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30–40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
• Recently increased differentials
• Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30–40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
• Bonus incentive for a master’s degree
• Bonus incentive for nursing certification
• Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR, most places make you wait 3–6 months)
• Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
• 401K Automatic 3% employer‑funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5–3% based on years of service
• Sick accrual upon first day of work
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
• Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
• Program to earn free CEUs
• Free secure and monitored parking

• $2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7–10

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cumulative health record on each student.
• Develop individualized health care plans, emergency action plans, and bus plans as needed for students with special health concerns.
• Administer medications.
• Administer first aid and treat illnesses.
• Ensure all students are in compliance with Maryland state law for immunizations.
• Maintain and organize medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite.
• Assist with and/or provide annual hearing and vision screenings.
• Monitor height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure of designated students.
• Serve as liaison between family, school personnel, and health care providers.
• Participate in pre‑admission and annual team meeting or annual individual education plan meeting review for students with identified health needs.
• Participate on a nursing committee (attend 75% of meetings, or routinely complete an assigned task for the committee, or may serve as a co‑chair).

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrollment in a BSN program to be completed within 2½ years of hiring date.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical/pediatric experience required and minimum of 1 year of school health experience required.

License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.

Certification: Current CPR certification that includes hands‑on skills.

Pay Range

Minimum pay range: USD $71,518.51 per year.

Maximum pay range: USD $127,585.95 per year.

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet