Special Services Nurse

Cedar Rapids Community School District Taft Middle School
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Cedar Rapids Community School District Taft Middle School
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Job : 5904121

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Overview: Position will be to provide special health services to an individual student.

The registered nurse will implement the individual health plan written by the school nurse and will provide specialized nursing interventions to an individual student including, but not limited to, tracheostomy care, oxygen administration, gastrostomy care, moving and positioning, toileting, feeding, medication administration, and assisting classroom staff to provide educational assistance to the student.

ENDORSEMENTS: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing

Essential Duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.

• Implements the individualized health plan (plan of care) as written by the school nurse.
• Provides health care services under the supervision of the school nurse.
• Provides nursing services in accordance with all applicable State of Iowa registered nurse laws, rules and regulations.
• Expertise and knowledge of specialized cares related to tracheostomies, gastrostomies, oxygen etc
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team to deliver health care to the student.
• Attends IEP meetings and other health and/or educational meetings related to the student as requested.
• Collaborates with the school nurse, teacher and others in the school to maintain/improve the student's health.
• Assists staff to support and meet the student's academic needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Active communication with the school nurse and school staff and maintains positive relationships with the student's parents/guardians.
• Maintains appropriate records including medical billing logs and protects the confidentiality of data.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Iowa required.

Previous pediatric nursing, school health nursing, or community health nursing experience highly desirable.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions.

Ability to solve problems effectively using sound nursing judgment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.

Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance.

Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.

Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.

Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.

Won't shy from today's educational challenges.

Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.

Has a track record of success.

Works with great integrity.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the…