School Nurse | Schools of Perea

Schools of Perea; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Schools of Perea in New Mexico seeks a part-time School Nurse to support student health services and wellness education. The nurse will assess illnesses, administer medications, maintain records, and coordinate with families and providers. The role emphasizes safety, emergency readiness, and collaboration with teachers and staff to remove health-related barriers to learning.

Licensure in TN? The HTML states Tennessee licensure; this should be verified with the posting.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students and staff, including first aid, illness assessment, and emergency response.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and school policy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Monitor and manage students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, epilepsy).
• Provide health education to students, families, and staff on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with school staff to promote a healthy school environment.
• Participate in health-related school events, parent workshops, and wellness initiatives.
• Attend mandatory training as required by the LEA.
• Develop and maintain emergency care plans for students with specific medical needs.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate with EMS when needed.
• Maintain medical supplies and ensure readiness for emergencies.
• Serve as liaison between school, families, and healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (IEPs, 504 plans) to address health-related accommodations.
• Comply with federal, state, and district health policies, including communicable disease reporting.

Skills

LPN or RN license

CPR and First Aid

Communication skills

Confidentiality and judgment

Job description

School Nurse

Career Opportunity

Overview

The School Nurse promotes the health and safety of students and staff by providing health services, developing health plans, and serving as a resource for wellness education. The nurse supports academic success by identifying and addressing health-related barriers to learning. This is a part-time role with flexible days/hours.

Key Responsibilities

Health Services

• Provide direct nursing care to students and staff, including first aid, illness assessment, and emergency response
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and school policy
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations
• Monitor and manage students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, epilepsy)

Health Education & Prevention

• Provide health education to students, families, and staff on topics such as hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention
• Collaborate with school staff to promote a healthy school environment
• Participate in health-related school events, parent workshops, and wellness initiatives
• Attend mandatory training as required by the LEA

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Develop and maintain emergency care plans for students with specific medical needs
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate with EMS when needed
• Maintain medical supplies and ensure readiness for emergencies

Collaboration & Compliance

• Serve as liaison between school, families, and healthcare providers
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings (IEPs, 504 plans) to address health-related accommodations
• Comply with federal, state, and district health policies, including communicable disease reporting

Required Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Work Environment

• School setting with frequent interaction with students, staff, and families
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids (with proper protective equipment)
• May require standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schools of Perea is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.