School Nurse (SY 2026-2027)
About The Position
This is professional nursing work in providing health services at a school clinic. An employee in this class is responsible for providing for the health needs of students during school hours. Roles and Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate. Performs state mandated screenings and prepares reports. Provides direct nursing service for routine and emergency situations and prepares and maintains medical records. Applies considerable judgment and interpretation in unusual or nonstandard situations. Prepares parent referrals of students to physicians, social services, hospitals, and other health services. Confers with and advises school administrators regarding student health issues, including student medical concerns, parent medical concerns, health emergency procedures, and special education needs. Prepares and evaluates health care plans for students, as needed. Delivers health/medical training to bus drivers, food service staff, faculty, administrators, and other school staff. Participates in Medicaid billing process. Participates as a member of the IEP team and 504 committee. Collaborates with parents, medical providers, and LCPS staff to manage health issues safely and appropriately at school.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- One year of experience as a registered nurse
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse
- Knowledge of nursing and health care practices as applied to children and youth
- Ability to provide effective nursing and related health services for students
- Ability to keep abreast of medical practices in the field
- Ability to deal effectively with students requiring health assistance
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
- Performs state mandated screenings and prepares reports.
- Provides direct nursing service for routine and emergency situations and prepares and maintains medical records.
- Applies considerable judgment and interpretation in unusual or nonstandard situations.
- Prepares parent referrals of students to physicians, social services, hospitals, and other health services.
- Confers with and advises school administrators regarding student health issues, including student medical concerns, parent medical concerns, health emergency procedures, and special education needs.
- Prepares and evaluates health care plans for students, as needed.
- Delivers health/medical training to bus drivers, food service staff, faculty, administrators, and other school staff.
- Participates in Medicaid billing process.
- Participates as a member of the IEP team and 504 committee.
- Collaborates with parents, medical providers, and LCPS staff to manage health issues safely and appropriately at school.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
