School Nurse: Student Health & Wellness Leader

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaskajobs seeks a dedicated School Nurse for Knik Elementary School in Alaska. The nurse will maintain student health records, perform health screenings, and respond to daily health needs while communicating with staff, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities include emergency care, health assessments, medication administration, and health program coordination. Collaboration with the school team and community health partners is essential to promote a safe, healthy learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree, RN license and Alaska Type C Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides temporary and emergency care to ill or injured students.
• Evaluates students' health and development via comprehensive health assessment.
• Dispenses, monitors, and records medications with physician/parent consultation as needed.
• Offers health counseling to students, families and staff to promote wellness.
• Collaborates on the Health component of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Coordinates with principal on documentation and reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Registered Nurse & Alaska Type C Certificate

Job description

Alaskajobs seeks a dedicated School Nurse for Knik Elementary School in Alaska. The nurse will maintain student health records, perform health screenings, and respond to daily health needs while communicating with staff, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities include emergency care, health assessments, medication administration, and health program coordination. Collaboration with the school team and community health partners is essential to promote a safe, healthy learning environment.