Lead Nurse

Lead Nurse

Position Type:

Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:

6/1/2026

Location:

Districtwide

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Forum as Nurse on Special Assignment

with floating nurse schedule, as needed

Position is for 202 days, plus 1 curriculum stipend

Lead nurse

Job Description

Requirements: BSN in Nursing with a current Iowa license and Iowa BOEE Statement of Professional Recognition

Reports to:

Executive Director of Student Services

Basic Function:

To develop and direct school nursing services. Provides leadership, supervision, consultation, coordination, professional development, program development and program evaluation for the school nursing program.

Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Position Responsibilities:

* Develops and implements nursing program components necessary for compliance with federal and state law as well as local and district policies.

* Perform duties under the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act and follow HIPPA and FERPA laws.

* Maintains accurate medical records to ensure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions. Establishes procedures and manages student health screening programs and administration of medication.

* Plans and oversees instructions of CPR and Med Administration preparedness classes for district personnel.

* Implements and oversees the district occupation exposure to Bloodborne Pathogen and Hepatitis B programs. Maintains district AED inventory.

* Initiates timely contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

* Works in conjunction with special education staff, nurses, and administrators, to develop and oversee the implementation of health plans for IEP and homebound students.

* Works with nurses and staff to develop, train, and implement safety evacuation plans for students with limited mobility or wheelchairs.

* Develops contracts for private duty nurses and guides their work in our schools.

* Assists content areas specialists with staff professional learning as it relates to the school nursing program and health and well-being of students.

* Represents the district with community partners to coordinate needed health services for staff and students.

* Coordinates with the school Medicaid program and nurses as it relates to medical billing.

* Facilitates 504's at the district level and provides necessary training for staff.

* Monitor nursing services in our schools on a daily basis and floats to buildings to provide coverage when necessary.

* Work with Summer learning and extended school year programs to plan for nursing service coverage during summer classes.

* Other duties as assigned.

Abilities:

* Ability to exercise independent judgment in accordance with management and supervision duties.

* Ability to plan and organize work independently, with little direction.

* Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement actions or recommendations, as appropriate, in support of goals.

* Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation.

* Capability to demonstrate respect for children, teenagers, and adults.

* Competence to accurately record, transfer, and relate information.

* Ability to follow directions and procedures.

* Skill to demonstrate active and reflective listening skills.

* Capability to present information in an organized manner.