School Nurse: Student Health & Wellness Leader

Omaha Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer duty opportunities (extra pay)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools seeks a School Nurse at Bryan High School in Omaha, NE. The role ensures student health, supports academic success, and collaborates with school staff to maintain wellness programs.

Requires RN licensure, CPR/AED, and eligibility for Nebraska School Nurse certifications. Bilingual skills are a plus; 10-month calendar with summer duty options possible at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree or actively working towards a bachelor’s degree; BSN preferred.
• Possession of Special Services School Nurse Certificate preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish & English preferred.

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.
• Maintains a secure location for all medications and medical equipment to ensure safety.
• Provides meaningful communication and educates in areas pertaining to student health.
• Participates in the building’s crisis team.

Skills

Valid nursing license

Bilingual Spanish & English

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Confidentiality

Microsoft Outlook

Student Information System

Education

Registered Nursing Program

Bachelor's degree or progress toward Bachelor's

BSN preferred

Special Services School Nurse Certificate (Nebraska)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Student Information System

Job description

Omaha Public Schools seeks a School Nurse at Bryan High School in Omaha, NE. The role ensures student health, supports academic success, and collaborates with school staff to maintain wellness programs.

Requires RN licensure, CPR/AED, and eligibility for Nebraska School Nurse certifications. Bilingual skills are a plus; 10-month calendar with summer duty options possible at enhanced rates.