School Nurse - Edgewood Elementary School

Edgewood Elementary School seeks a School Nurse to maximize student potential by promoting optimum health through the delivery and management of a comprehensive school health services program.

Clinical Setting

This is a ten-month position based at Edgewood Elementary School within Harford County Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the comprehensive health services program and health information system as assigned
• Provide direct care for student injuries and acute illness utilizing the nursing process
• Administer medications and health care treatments; instruct and direct school staff in care when legally appropriate based on the Maryland Nurse Practice Act
• Provide emergency care for ill and injured students and refer them to appropriate medical care; instruct and direct school staff in implementing emergency action plans for students with chronic health concerns
• Develop plans of care for students with chronic health care conditions; provide case management and utilize interdisciplinary collaborating skills
• Communicate with school staff regarding health problems of students that may affect their learning and behavior
• Supervise, direct, and assist in the evaluation of Team Nurses or part-time nurses in the interpretation and administration of health services functions
• Supervise and assist in the evaluation of support staff delegated to assist in the care of students with medical needs, including toileting, transfers, and emergency protocols
• Provide instruction, training, and direction of health care needs required for field trips and school-sponsored activities
• Participate in the long-term management of students with special care needs, including creation and implementation of individualized healthcare plans
• Maintain, interpret, and evaluate cumulative health records for students; utilize the school system computer program to document care
• Ensure compliance with state health mandates including immunizations, lead screening, and physical examinations; submit required reports to the school district, county, and state
• Reduce health-related absenteeism and assist in promoting desirable student attendance practices
• Identify health barriers to student achievement and collaborate with staff and families to address them
• Provide secondary prevention strategies such as vision and hearing screenings and health referrals
• Promote a safe and orderly school environment; act as a resource to principal, school staff, and families on health issues
• Develop and implement plans to control the spread of communicable disease; ensure appropriate exclusion for infectious illnesses and report communicable diseases as required by law
• Instruct and direct staff in standard precautions
• Assess community health needs and provide primary prevention strategies including health counseling and health education to students and the school community
• Serve as a liaison between school staff, families and caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the community
• Serve as the health expert on student services, 504, and IEP teams; train and direct care of school staff related to health-related accommodations
• Serve as a health resource to the school community; provide professional development to staff
• Provide health resources and direction as a member of the school's Wellness Team; participate in staff wellness activities in collaboration with the Benefits department
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field (required for all nurses hired after July 1, 2017)
• Valid license from the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers) or the American Red Cross (CPR for the Professional Rescuer)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with students, school staff, and families and caregivers
• Proficient in the use of computer technology including Microsoft Office Suite software programs
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, standing, lifting, and transfer up to 40 pounds in addition to operation of medical equipment and instruments and travel throughout the county
• Willingness to work beyond normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice (exempt employee)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in school nursing, community health nursing, or related field

Compensation and Benefits

This is a ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY 2026-2027 Salary Schedule for School Nurses: Starting Salary $60,574 – Maximum Earnings Potential $79,926.

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

Application Deadline

Online applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Employment applications are accepted online only through the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. For questions or assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5238.