Part-Time School Nurse

Yankton School District seeks a Part-Time School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services to students. In this role, you will assess and manage acute health concerns, administer medications, provide emergency care, and promote student wellness across the district.

Clinical Setting

You will work within the Yankton School District's Health Services department, serving students in a school-based setting. The position emphasizes that healthy children learn better, and you will address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students daily while collaborating with parents and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care and health assessments to students, including evaluation of fevers, colds, stomach aches, and other ailments
• Administer first aid and wound care to injured students
• Assess the severity of illnesses and injuries; contact parents or emergency services when necessary
• Monitor and dispense students' medications under your supervision
• Supervise medication aides and oversee medication administration
• Provide basic emergency care for students and staff
• Conduct health screenings, assessments, and referrals for all children
• Provide essential health services for children with special needs
• Implement health promotion and disease prevention activities addressing wellness across the lifespan
• Monitor and update automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the school district in coordination with building and district administration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current RN License
• Two years of clinical experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet
• Ability to maintain student information confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning
• Some lifting required

Schedule

This is a part-time position. The posting remains open until filled.