School Nurse jobs in the United States

School Nurse administers nursing care under the guidelines of a school system. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of student care. Being a School Nurse ensures the health, comfort and safety of students. Requires state nursing licensure and educational credential. Additionally, School Nurse typically requires an associate's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The School Nurse work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a School Nurse typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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School Nurse - Pool
  • Nurse Services
  • Lebanon, TN FULL_TIME
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    Job Title:

    School Nurse

    FLSA Status:

    Exempt

    Reports To:

    Nursing Supervisor/Principal

    Date:

    March 2018

     

    Purpose of Job:

    To promote and enhance the educational process by maximizing the health and well being of school age children and adolescents physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and developmentally through implementing the standards of school nursing practices established by the profession.

    Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:   The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

    General Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

    • Provide healthcare assistance to well children and children with acute and chronic illness, injury, handicapping conditions, and developmental disabilities
    • Assume primary responsibility for medications given at school
    • Assume primary responsibility for providing emergency care, illness and injury prevention
    • Provide direct nursing care to all students with health needs
    • Assume responsibility of school wellness, health promotion, and counseling services
    • Provide training and supervision of personnel providing health services
    • Participation in interdisciplinary team conferences with students, family, and school personnel to develop plans of care for students with special needs
    • Enhance communication among parent, community, and teacher relations and interactions related to health
    • Develop individual health care or maintenance plans with clients, family and school
    • Consult with Physicians and health care providers regarding medications and medical procedures provided at school
    • Observe and monitor students for adverse reactions and side effects to medications being dispensed
    • Document pertinent medical information on students as needed
    • Conduct screenings and access health status of students
    • Serve as resource person in control of communicable diseases
    • Interpret health data for school personnel and parents
    • Monitor school’s compliance with State Health Regulations
    • Teach delegated medical skills to non-nursing personnel
    • Serve on School Healthy Team and on related system CSH subcommittees as needed

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    • Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times
    • Keep information confidential concerning school business
    • Act in a professional manner at all times
    • May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
    • Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
    • Communicate job vacancies, conduct interviews and make recommendations for hire to Director of Schools
    • Performs other duties as assigned

    Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    • Graduate of an accredited Professional School of Nursing with a current Tennessee Registered Nurse License
    • Educational preparation or experience shall include: 2-5 years of previous clinic experience to include procedures, CPR certifications, and basic knowledge of child growth and development, and care of children with special needs
    • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Nursing Supervisor/School Principal/Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

    [NOTE: RNs may supervise LPNs. Supervision is defined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as overseeing or inspecting with authority. The basic responsibility of the individual nurse who is required to supervise others to determine which of the nursing needs can be delegated safely to others and whether the individual to whom the duties are entrusted must be supervised personally. [Tennessee Board of Nursing Administrative Rule 1000-1-04(2)©]

     

    Abilities/Physical Requirements

    May require standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching. Ability to lift students as needed. Work conditions may create exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

     

    The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

     

      

     

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School Nurse
  • Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County
  • Winsted, CT FULL_TIME
  • Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County (VNHLC) manages the School Nursing Program for the Town of Granby in their elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools. We are in need of CT-license...
  • 8 Days Ago

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School Nurse (Clearway School)
  • Clearway School
  • Newton, MA PART_TIME
  • Clearway School (a small, private special education school for learning-disabled middle and high school students) has an opening for part time nurse (8-10 hours per month). The hours are flexible. The...
  • 28 Days Ago

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School Nurse
  • Cotting School
  • Lexington, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The School Staff Nurse (RN) position is designed to provide direct medical care to the students at Cotting in a pediatric school setting. This person will have the experience and ability ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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School Nurse
  • Landmark School
  • Prides Crossing, MA FULL_TIME
  • Landmark is seeking a professional school nurse. The nurse will collaborate with the school health center nursing team and will oversee and provide direct care to students in accordance with policies ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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School Nurse
  • School Hiring
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • About Us: At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring), we champion potential in students and professionals. Youre not just an employee here; youre family. We value your role in shaping futures and prov...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Substitute Health Aide
  • Ohio Department of Education
  • Columbus, OH
  • Upper Arlington School District Position: Substitute Health Aide Reports to: School nurse, building principal, or other ...
  • 10/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Nurse - Emergency Nights 7p-7a - RN, ED
  • LMHS
  • Newark, OH
  • STAFF NURSEEMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization,...
  • 10/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Nurse, RN - 4 West Med Surg (Nights)
  • LMHS
  • Newark, OH
  • STAFF NURSE 4 West Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately...
  • 10/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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OH- Med/Surg Staff Nurse RN - Adena Fayette- Nights
  • HexaQuEST Global - Healthcare
  • Washington Court House, OH
  • Job Description: The Staff Nurse, RN provides professional nursing care through the application of nursing skills and pr...
  • 10/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Based LPN - Health Clinic
  • PSI Affiliates Inc
  • Columbus, OH
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Flexible, Family-Friendly Schedule Location: School in German Village, 43206 Schedule: ...
  • 10/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Classified_Clinic Aide_OMES
  • Olentangy Local School District
  • Ashley, OH
  • Olentangy Meadows Elementary School currently has one (1) opening for a Clinc Aide. This position will assist the school...
  • 10/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Early Childhood Health Manager - 20014522
  • State of Ohio
  • Columbus, OH
  • What You'll Do: The Early Childhood Health Manager will manage and oversee the planning, development, and implementation...
  • 10/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oncology Nurse Practitioner
  • Fairfield Medical Center
  • Lancaster, OH
  • Practitioner Opportunity: Fairfield Healthcare Professionals- Oncology Services - 401 North Ewing Street, Lancaster, Ohi...
  • 10/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for School Nurse jobs
$45,040 to $71,170