School Nurse - TMS - Apply 6/15/2026 - 9/11/2026

Alabaster City Schools is seeking multiple School Nurses to provide direct and indirect nursing services to students in a school setting. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will enhance student academic achievement and healthy lifestyle by managing routine and special health care needs.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a school environment serving school-age children with varying health care needs, from routine care to specialized medical procedures. You will report to both the Principal and Head Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the supervising RN to identify students with routine or special health care needs and follow individualized plans of care developed with the RN, health care prescriber, and parents
• Gather pertinent data and assist in developing and implementing individualized health care plans for students with health care needs
• Communicate effectively and timely with the supervising RN to maintain current and accurate health care plans
• Notify the System Head RN of expected or unexpected absences
• Administer medications following all criteria in the Medication Curriculum developed by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Provide specialized nursing care procedures including gastric tube insertion, replacement, and feedings; urinary catheterization (clean and sterile); administration of injectable medications; administration of rectal or vaginal medications; tracheotomy care including suctioning; invasive procedures or techniques; sterile procedures; and receipt of verbal or telephone orders from a licensed prescriber
• Document all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established protocols
• Compile required departmental and state reports accurately and before scheduled deadlines
• Assist in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools
• Administer first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policies
• Assist teachers with health education programs as directed by the supervising RN
• Perform nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Perform screening procedures as directed by the supervising RN
• Serve as a health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family, and community
• Report potential or current school health/safety/abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the Principal and supervising RN
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA
• Assist the supervising RN in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the school health office as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Exceptional Education and/or Head Nurse

Required Qualifications

• Current Alabama license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Clinical nursing skills necessary to provide safe care to students with special health care needs
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the supervising RN, administration, parents, faculty, and students

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical nursing experience with school-age children in a hospital, community health, or pediatric clinic setting

Licenses and Certifications

• Current CPR certification (may be obtained after employment)

Schedule

• Nine-month (187 days) contract

Compensation

• Salary placement on current Alabaster City Schools salary schedule

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the support personnel evaluation system and Board policy.