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✅ Clinical Care & Emergency Response

· Provide first aid and emergency care for injuries or sudden illness.
· Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications per physician orders and district policy.
· Manage students with chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies) including creating Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs).
· Perform catheterizations, tube feedings, or other specialized procedures as required.

✅ Health Screenings & Compliance

· Conduct vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth screenings; make referrals as needed.
· Verify immunization records and manage communicable disease reporting (per state/local regulations).
· Maintain accurate, confidential electronic health records (e.g., SIS, Magnus Health).

✅ Health Education & Counseling

· Provide health counseling to students, families, and staff.
· Educate on hygiene, nutrition, puberty, mental health, and substance abuse prevention.
· Train staff on medication administration, EpiPens, seizure response, and bloodborne pathogens.
✅ Communication & Collaboration

· Liaise between families, primary care providers, school administration, and community agencies (e.g., health department).
· Coordinate with counselors and psychologists for student mental health support.

✅ Education & Licensure

· Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
· Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (instructor level preferred).
· School Nurse Credential/Certification (e.g., Nationally Certified School Nurse – NCSN) often required for public schools.

✅ Experience

· Minimum 1–2 years of pediatric, public health, or emergency nursing experience.
· Previous school or camp nursing experience highly desired.

✅ Key Competencies

· Strong clinical judgment with limited resources.
· Excellent communication with children, parents, and staff.
· Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and basic office software.
· Understanding of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and HIPAA.

✅ Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

· School environment; occasional outdoor recess/field trip coverage.
· Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs (assisting an injured child).
· Standing, walking, kneeling for CPR or first aid delivery.
· May require exposure to bloodborne pathogens or communicable diseases.