Nurse; Personal Care Nurse

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location:
  
  Dunlap High School
• Date Available:
  
  11/30/2026

Position: Full-Time Personal Care Nurse
Schedule: Full-time with benefits, Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day, August–May
Reports to: Director of Student Services

To provide direct, skilled nursing care to (a) medically fragile student(s) during the school day and during school-sponsored activities as assigned. The nurse will support the students' access to educational programming by implementing physician orders, individualized health plans, emergency care plans, and district procedures in a manner that promotes student safety, minimizes health-related barriers to attendance and participation, and supports continuity of care between the school, family, and medical providers.

• Provide direct professional nursing services to (a) assigned medically fragile student(s) during the school day, including monitoring, assessment, intervention, documentation, and emergency response as needed.
• Implement the students' Individualized Health Care Plan, Emergency Action Plan, physician orders, medication orders, and relevant portions of the student's IEP or Section 504 Plan, as applicable.
• Provide skilled nursing care that may include, but is not limited to, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube care and feedings, urinary catheterization, seizure monitoring and response, medication administration, respiratory support, oxygen monitoring, diabetes care, mobility-related support, and other medically necessary procedures as ordered.
• Monitor the student's health status throughout the school day and use professional nursing judgment to determine when intervention, parent/guardian notification, provider consultation, emergency medical services, or administrative notification is needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential health documentation in accordance with state and federal law, physician orders, Board of Education policies, and district procedures.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, building administration, teachers, related service providers, transportation staff, and the Director of Student Services regarding the student's health needs, care plan implementation, and any changes in condition or care requirements.
• Collaborate with the student's healthcare providers, parents/guardians, school staff, and district personnel to support continuity of care and safe access to the educational environment.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor necessary medical supplies and equipment for the assigned student, ensuring materials are available, properly stored, and ready for use.
• Support safe student participation in classroom activities, transitions, therapy services, meals, recess, field trips, transportation, and other school-based activities as determined by the student's plan of care.
• Ensure required nursing coverage and care procedures are addressed for school-sponsored activities, field trips, or transportation needs involving the assigned student.
• Follow infection control procedures, universal precautions, and district health protocols when providing care.
• Maintain current knowledge of the student's medical needs, equipment, physician orders, emergency procedures, and relevant health-related legal requirements.
• Participate in IEP, Section 504, health plan, re-entry, or student support meetings when requested as the designated healthcare professional.
• Provide health-related training, guidance, or information to school staff who work with the student, as appropriate and within the scope of nursing practice.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student health information and educational records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA as applicable,…