School Nurse: Student Health & Wellness Champion

Lonoke Elementary School; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonoke Elementary School in Lonoke, Arkansas is seeking a School Nurse to administer medications and manage student health data. The role reports to the Central Office and involves coordinating health services across the school.

The ideal candidate will handle first aid, screenings, health education, and compliance with district policies while maintaining professional standards and attendance/ punctuality to support student wellbeing and safety.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and treatment prescribed by physicians
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records and other health related data on all students requiring nursing intervention
• Report to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters
• Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness
• Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures
• Implement board policy on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases
• Conduct training for students related to handicap, health and hygiene
• Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools
• Assist staff members with necessary and required health/safety trainings
• Oversee vision/hearing screenings, BMI and nutrition for students
• Attend meetings and/or training as requested, required and/or needed
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met
• Display professionalism in appearance, attitude, and actions
• Follow code of ethics for educators

Job description

Lonoke Elementary School in Lonoke, Arkansas is seeking a School Nurse to administer medications and manage student health data. The role reports to the Central Office and involves coordinating health services across the school.

The ideal candidate will handle first aid, screenings, health education, and compliance with district policies while maintaining professional standards and attendance/ punctuality to support student wellbeing and safety.