School Nurse
Job in
East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana, 46312, USA
Listing for:
ReNEW Schools
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
September 8, 2025
SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO
OPENING(S) SCHOOL YEAR
POSITION: School Nurse
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/District Nursing Coordinator
LOCATION: Carrie Gosch
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maintain a professional relation with staff, students, and parents while preserving confidentiality of all medical information. Provide acute care for student(s). Keep documentation of student care, follow physician's orders while caring for students, administer routine and PRN medications as directed. Implement District-wide School Health Services Program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from a diploma school, associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or higher learning.
- Valid License from the State of Indiana to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Valid CPR Certification Card.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collects information about the health and developmental status of the student and uses this data to determine a nursing diagnosis.Implements a plan of care, under the direction of a physician, with specific goals and interventions that are unique to student needs.Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians.Conducts parent conferences and maintains liaison between physicians, parents and staff.Make recommendations to primary care physician on health needs of individual students.Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention.Report to principal any potential health and contagious disease situations for concern of student(s) and staff.Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters.Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.Implements board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.Collaborates with other professionals in planning to assure quality of health care provided to students.Utilizes the RDS System to input and review student health information.Maintains daily, monthly and yearly statistical information regarding health status of students and staff and utilization of school health services programs.Implements all screening programs mandated by Indiana Law and complete on-line state reports.Supervise and mentor nursing students from local universities.Reports all accidents and completes the necessary accident reports.Completes Workman’s Compensation forms for employees with work-related injuries.Provide educational programs for students (i.e., asthma, personal hygiene, nutrition, and hand washing).Supports and follows the Indiana Standards for School Nursing Practices.Any and all duties assigned.SALARY:
- Commensurate by Experience and Education
- Competitive package provided
START DATE: UPON BOARD APPROVAL
Final date to receive applications: OPENED Until Filled
Please submit a letter of interest and credentials/resume to:
Mary Bobo, RN, BSN
School City of East Chicago
1401
E. 144th Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
mbobo
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