School Nurse - Part Time

Part-Time School Nurse

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a part-time school nurse beginning the  school year. This position will work nine months per year and is located at Moses Elementary School.

The role of the Nurse is to assess the health needs of students, develop emergency care plans and individual health plans with input from parents and physicians, comply with laws related to student health, and provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured students. The nurse also serves as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators, identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment, and delegates appropriate nursing interventions to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).

Reports to:

Nurse Coordinator/Principal

Essential Functions

• Administer first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments (e.g., oral suctioning, catheterization) to provide appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured students.
• Conduct mandated screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, asthma, anaphylaxis assessment, back/scoliosis screenings) to refer medical conditions and provide appropriate care.
• Assess situations involving student safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug), and other health-related issues to identify problems, refer for proper treatment, and comply with legal requirements.
• Work with parents, students, healthcare providers, and public agencies to promote and secure student health services, provide information, and comply with legal requirements.
• Conduct assessments of health issues, student health records, and emergency preparedness to identify issues and provide recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.
• Conduct age-appropriate health education programs and activities (e.g., nutritional workshops, handwashing, head lice control) to support established lesson plans.
• Coordinate staff wellness initiatives (e.g., flu shots, blood drives, bone density scans, cholesterol screenings) to assist staff in achieving optimal health and well-being.
• Direct the work of UAPs, fieldwork nursing students, interns, and instructional assistants, ensuring program objectives are achieved.
• Maintain confidential student health files and records (e.g., health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunization compliance, emergency medication log) to comply with legal requirements and professional standards.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, seminars, and interdisciplinary teams (e.g., IEP, 504 Plans, school nurse group meetings) to gather, convey, and share information on student health needs, service delivery, and educational programs.
• Provide training on health-related subjects (e.g., Epi Pen, allergies, seizures, diabetes/insulin, playground safety, disaster preparedness, child abuse) to promote healthy lifestyles and serve as a resource.
• Respond to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding) to ensure appropriate immediate medical attention and follow-up action.
• Research health and medical care topics (e.g., wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases) to provide information to staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Transport supplies and equipment to school sites to ensure the availability of items as needed.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the school/district.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Adhere to safety practices and administer first aid.
• Handle hazardous materials and operate clinical equipment.
• Use standard office equipment and pertinent software applications.
• Perform necessary nursing procedures and technical tasks accurately.

Knowledge

• Health standards and hazards, safety practices and procedures.
• Stages of child development and pediatric nursing practices.
• Community health concepts and pertinent policies, codes, regulations, and laws.

Abilities

• Schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data.
• Work independently and flexibly with diverse individuals and groups.
• Adapt to changing work priorities, maintain…