School Nurse

Position Type: Classified - ProfessionalDate Posted: 3/27/2026Location: Health ServicesDate Available: 07/01/2026Closing Date: Until FilledTITLE: School NurseQUALIFICATIONS:Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is a licensed registered nurse in the State of KentuckyHas three years of nursing experiencePossesses a valid driver's licenseHas demonstrated the ability or potential to work effectively with students, parents, and staffREPORTS TO: Executive Director Student Services/ Director of Health Services JOB GOAL: Collaborate with all stakeholders to intervene with actual and potential student health problems and provide case management services support. To promote school-wide health and safety initiatives and build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy and learning.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides care to students and staff who need emergency care due to injury or who present with an acute illnessWithin the nurse's scope of practice and state laws, trains and delegates to unlicensed schoolpersonnel medication administration and/or the delivery of health services as ordered by a licensed health care provider. Delegation to others involves initial assessment, training, competency validation, supervisionAssist faculty and staff in monitoring chronic medical conditionsCoordinate care and student emergency action plans related to diabetes, seizures, asthma, allergies and use of emergency medications i.e. Epi-Pen, Glucagon and DiastatObtain parental consent for health servicesDevelop an Individual Health Plan (IHP) for children with chronic diseaseServe on advisory committees/consultation for health accommodations necessary to support student individual education care plans, (i.e. 504 & IEP).Assist with the development of school emergency response plan for emergencies and disasters and the training of staff to respond appropriately within applicable state lawsAddress potential health problems that are barriers to learning or symptoms of underlying medical conditions by coordinating and assisting with mandated screenings, i.e., vision, hearing and scoliosisInitiate referrals according to state and school policiesProvide staff educational in-services (but not limited to), i.e. CPR/First Aid/AED training and OSHA bloodborne pathogen and infection control updatesMonitor immunizations and report communicable diseases as required by lawReview immunization records for compliance to state laws and school policiesAssist in evaluation of school emotional environment to decrease potential bullying and violence and/or an environment that is not conducive to optimal mental health and learningProvide health education information directly to individual students, groups of students, or classes and provide guidance and consultation about health education curriculum;Promote health awareness activities such fairs for staff and families and consult with other school staff , i.e. food service personnel, physical education teachers, FRYSC, regarding healthy lifestyles and staff wellness programsServe as a member of the coordinated school health team that promotes the health and well-being of school members through collaborative effortsProvide case management information to families through telephone calls, written communication and home visits as neededServe as a representative of the school community and communicate with community health providers, and community health agencies/partnerships, to promote the health of the communityMaintain professional growth through participation in educational endeavors necessary for current licenser and participation and membership in professional organizations at local, state, and national levels When necessary, make home visits to identify needs and assist parents in utilizing existing resources for providing care of the studentsPerform other duties consistent with the position assigned as requested by the supervisorTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary-Professional III Salary Schedule8 hours per day40 hours per week187 days9 - monthsBoard approved 02-26-1992Revised 10/9/2014, 6/10/2021

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