School Nurse, L.P.N. or R.N

POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE, L.P.N. OR R.N.

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ School Nurse

Date Posted: 5/12/2026

Location:

Glenn O. Swing Elementary School

• Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D. and graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Current license (L.P.N. or R.N.) in the State of Kentucky or proof of a temporary work permit from the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Two‑to‑four‑year degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.

• First aid, CPR, and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health‑screening practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of the assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct a variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow‑up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

• Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

• Administers CPR, first aid, or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational‑related medical problems to students and school employees as needed.
• Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required and observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refers students to appropriate personnel, resources, or clinics and follows up as necessary.
• Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodic medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and ensures compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information and obtains student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Provides information and makes recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding students' health issues.
• Makes home visits as requested to support student health needs.
• Maintains a stock of first aid supplies; ensures medical equipment is in proper condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical advances, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
• Completes work with many interruptions.
• Participates in in‑service training programs.
• Performs other assignments consistent with the position as may be requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Health Service

CONTRACT:

185 Days

SALARY: $23.02 hourly @ 0 Experience LPN

• All applicants will be evaluated and screened.