School Based Nurse

Warren Co. Healthy Kids Clinic seeks a compassionate and skilled LPN or RN to join the school health team and provide high-quality care to students throughout the school day. The School-Based Nurse delivers direct nursing care, promotes student wellness, and supports the overall health needs of the school community. This role works closely with students, families, school staff, and community partners to ensure a coordinated approach to student health.

Clinical Setting

This is a full-time, 100% clinic-based position working in school settings throughout Warren County. You will be based at multiple school sites, providing health services that promote wellness and disease prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and health services to students to promote wellness and disease prevention
• Conduct initial assessments, interventions, and evaluations of students and staff members relative to illness or injury
• Maintain appropriate medical treatment until authorized medical prescriptions are obtained
• Identify students with physical, emotional, or mental health needs and make referrals to appropriate staff or agencies per protocol
• Conduct routine screening procedures according to school board policy and state mandates
• Conduct special education vision screenings within 10 days of receipt
• Assist with programs for handicapped or chronically ill students and support appropriate placement of students with exceptional needs
• Provide specialized health procedures appropriate to students' needs and offer support to parents and teachers
• Assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases
• Work on exclusion and readmission of students with infections and contagious diseases as outlined in board policy
• Maintain first aid stations in all schools
• Perform quality control evaluations on laboratory equipment and supplies used in schools
• Document all visits in Infinite Campus or IMS
• Review medication logbooks and ensure alignment with district policies at assigned schools
• Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary conditions
• Report to the School Health Coordinator, parents, school staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters
• Serve as a resource person to school personnel, students, parents, physicians, and various organizations
• Assist families in making appropriate social agency contacts when necessary
• Work with various health agencies in the community in implementing health services
• Follow district policy in the investigation of physical or sexual abuse and neglect
• Adhere to district policy regarding confidentiality on all student health matters and records
• Assist with data collection including accident reports, student injuries, and medication errors for quality assurance
• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services and curriculum when appropriate
• Participate in the implementation of School Health Policies and Procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with health agencies, professionals, and children
• Willingness to provide services outlined in the Kentucky Department of Education Health Services Reference Guide
• Maintenance of required continuing education courses

Schedule

• Full-time position, 5 days per week
• 100% in-person, clinic-based work required
• Work schedules are set at the discretion of CFMC and may be adjusted at any time based on operational needs

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation is negotiable based on experience
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays