School Nurse & Wellness Advocate

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District seeks a 1.0 FTE School Nurse for Knik Elementary School to maintain accurate records, conduct student screenings, and address daily health needs while communicating with staff, parents and the broader community.

The role involves administering medications, coordinating health programs, and supporting health education and crisis response as part of a school wellness initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Alaska Type C Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provides temporary and emergency care to ill or injured students.
• Evaluates students' health and development status through health assessments.
• Dispenses and records all students' medications; consults with physicians and parents on adjustments.
• Provides health counseling to students, families, and staff to promote wellness.
• Participates on the Child Study Team to develop health components of IEPs.
• Schedules athletic physical examinations and coordinates health programs.
• Inservice training for staff on first aid, CPR, and health topics.
• Coordinates school and community health activities; liaises with home, school, and community.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Alaska Type C Certificate

Registered Nurse

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District seeks a 1.0 FTE School Nurse for Knik Elementary School to maintain accurate records, conduct student screenings, and address daily health needs while communicating with staff, parents and the broader community.

The role involves administering medications, coordinating health programs, and supporting health education and crisis response as part of a school wellness initiative.