District Nurse Supervisor

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• Date Posted: 4/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Student Services

Department:
Student Services
Job Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Director of Student Services

Grade/Level: Classified
Amount of

Travel Required:

Varies

Job Type: Regular Positions
Supervised:
All nurses in the district

Work Schedule:

195-day contract. Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.

The District Nurse Supervisor shall be responsible for planning, directing, and supervising all aspects of the district health program.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervise nursing personnel and provide medical supervision of paraprofessionals within the district and monitor operations in accordance with state-approved policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work with district administrators, school principals, staff, parents, and various public agencies to maintain and enhance the quality of nursing care within the district.
• Develop and submit a yearly district nursing budget to the administration for consideration.
• Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
• Conduct annual evaluations of nursing personnel within the district.
• Be responsible for the assignment of nurses and aides to specific schools within the district.
• Assist in the development of policies/procedures for administration of nursing care within the district to students and staff.
• Coordinate district inservice training for staff as outlined in the medically fragile policy.
• Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to students and monitor them for reactions or side effects.
• Record students' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in students' conditions.
• Refer students to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance as required.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess student conditions.
• Be responsible for the purchase, allocation, and inventory of all medical supplies for district health rooms.
• Supervise the screening of kindergarten students on an as-needed basis through the Early Periodic Screening and Diagnosis Treatment (EPSDT) program.
• Provide medical training to staff to meet student needs or state requirements.
• Communicate updates to the appropriate supervisor concerning any health-related issues affecting the school population.
• Work with nurses, staff, and parents in the development of individual health care plans for students with chronic health care needs.
• Coordinate the maintenance of immunization records and communicate deficiencies to administrators and parents.
• Ensure all Medicaid billing is submitted for eligible students for vision and hearing screenings.
• Ensure that all state-required medical screenings are performed annually and that the results are recorded in the appropriate state system throughout the district.
• Ensure that student medications are stored and disposed of appropriately.
• Verify that a system is in place at each school to ensure compliance with medical 504 plans.
• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Adhere to all policies of the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of parent, student, and patron needs while following district…