South Elementary School Nurse (.6 FTE / 4.75 hours per day)

South Elementary School is seeking a part-time school nurse to serve kindergarten and first grade students. This role provides comprehensive health care for approximately 270 young learners in a supportive, inclusive environment. The position is 0.6 FTE, working 4.75 hours daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, covering 185 contract days aligned with the school district calendar.

The primary goal is to minimize health-related barriers to learning by providing comprehensive health services, promoting wellness, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.

Clinical Setting

You will work as the sole medical professional in the building, making independent clinical judgments and providing care in a school-based environment with varying noise levels and normal office/school building conditions.

Responsibilities

Health Management (70% of time)

• Provide assessment, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff for injuries, illnesses, and sudden medical emergencies
• Safely administer prescribed daily and as-needed medications (oral, inhaled, injectable) in strict accordance with state laws and physician orders
• Perform complex nursing tasks for students with chronic conditions, such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, tube feedings, and catheterizations
• Develop, implement, and update Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) for students with chronic conditions like asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, or epilepsy
• Participate as a medical expert on multi-disciplinary teams to determine accommodations for students under Section 504 or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Train and delegate specific medical tasks (e.g., EpiPen administration, seizure response) to designated non-medical school personnel
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
• Ensure the school environment is safe for children and school staff

Screenings and Public Health Compliance (5% of time)

• Conduct mandated student screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis) and manage referrals for students needing follow-up care
• Review and maintain accurate records of student immunizations to ensure full compliance with state and local health regulations
• Monitor, report, and implement containment measures for infectious illnesses (e.g., influenza, strep throat, pink eye) in coordination with local public health departments

Communication and Advocacy (10% of time)

• Communicate promptly with parents/guardians regarding student illnesses, injuries, health updates, or medical requirements
• Advise teachers and administration on student health conditions that may impact classroom performance, attendance, or behavior
• Act as an advocate for families, connecting them with community health resources, pediatricians, or health insurance programs

Documentation and Recordkeeping (15% of time)

• Maintain a nurse's office visit log
• Maintain medication distribution records
• Maintain confidential, up-to-date health records for every student visit and medical intervention
• Ensure all health operations strictly adhere to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and HIPAA guidelines

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Nursing

Licensure

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to rapidly assess ill or injured students and staff, determine the severity of the situation, and administer appropriate care
• Skill in safely storing, tracking, and administering prescription and over-the-counter medications in compliance with state laws
• Ability to utilize and maintain specialized medical equipment (e.g., nebulizers, glucometers, epi-pens, audio/visual screening tools)
• Ability to work autonomously as the sole medical professional in the building, making critical clinical judgments without immediate peer supervision
• Ability to work effectively alongside teachers, school counselors, social workers, and special education teams to support student success
• Ability to provide respectful, equitable care to students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to communicate complex medical information clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences, including young children, anxious parents, teachers, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience in a nurse position
• School Nurse license

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Light degree of physical stamina with occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending
• Ability to hear and respond to telephone and verbal inquiries from visitors
• Extended periods of using computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Functions in a workplace with varying noise levels and normal office/school building conditions