School Nurse (2026-2027)

Prince of Peace Catholic School seeks a School Nurse to promote the health, safety, and well-being of students in preschool through 8th grade. This full-time position provides direct nursing care, manages student health needs, supports disease prevention and emergency preparedness, and helps students remain ready to learn. The School Nurse collaborates with families, faculty, staff, administrators, health-care providers, and diocesan personnel, reporting to the principal.

Clinical Setting

Prince of Peace Catholic School is located in Plano, Texas and serves students from preschool through 8th grade.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate nursing assessment, first aid, emergency care, and health support for students and employees as needed
• Determine appropriate disposition of ill or injured students, communicate with parents or guardians, and arrange emergency medical services when warranted
• Administer and document prescription and nonprescription medications and nursing treatments in accordance with physician orders, parent authorization, school policy, and applicable law
• Develop, maintain, and communicate individualized health-care plans and emergency action plans for students with chronic, complex, or potentially life-threatening conditions
• Coordinate care for students with allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, and other health conditions, including staff education and readiness to respond
• Maintain current, accurate, and secure student health records, medication records, incident documentation, and related reports
• Monitor immunization records and other health requirements; communicate deficiencies to families; and ensure compliance with school, diocesan, and state requirements
• Coordinate or conduct required health screenings and referrals, including vision, hearing, spinal, and other screenings applicable to enrolled grade levels
• Monitor communicable illnesses and patterns of student absence; implement exclusion, return-to-school, and notification protocols in consultation with administration and public health authorities
• Maintain the health office, emergency medications, first-aid supplies, automated external defibrillators, and emergency equipment; monitor expiration dates and recommend needed purchases
• Assist in developing and practicing school emergency procedures and provide medical support during drills, emergencies, field trips, athletic events, and school activities as assigned
• Train and support designated staff members in first aid, CPR/AED use, medication procedures, emergency action plans, and other health-related responsibilities within the nurse's scope of practice
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, student support personnel, and administrators when a student's health needs affect attendance, access, behavior, or learning
• Provide age-appropriate health education and wellness guidance to students, staff, and families as requested
• Complete required diocesan and school reports, trainings, screenings, audits, and compliance activities accurately and by established deadlines
• Serve as the primary school liaison with families, health-care providers, pharmacies, public health agencies, and diocesan personnel regarding student health matters
• Support the school's mission and participate actively in the life and culture of the school and parish community
• Represent Prince of Peace Catholic School at school, diocesan, and community functions as needed
• Recommend and develop procedures, education, and programs that strengthen student health, safety, and emergency preparedness
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned by the president or principal

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Current CPR/AED certification for health-care providers
• Current certification to conduct required school health screenings, or the ability to obtain certification within the school's established timeframe
• Meet Safe Environment, background screening, continuing education, and any other requirements established by Prince of Peace Catholic School, the Diocese of Dallas, and applicable law

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience
• Pediatric, school, community health, emergency, or family practice experience
• School nurse certification or Nationally Certified School Nurse credential

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with local schools
• Benefit package included

Additional Information

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Must maintain required licensure and certifications and pursue continuing professional development relevant to school and pediatric nursing
• Must support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Must maintain student privacy and confidentiality in accordance with school policy and applicable law
• Must be able to lift or assist an ill or injured child, respond quickly throughout the campus, and perform the physical functions required for first aid, CPR, and emergency care, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policies of the Diocese of Dallas and Prince of Peace Catholic School