RN-School Nurse-Whitewater School District

RN-School Nurse-Whitewater School District

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNSCH
002313

• Posted:
  July 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Shift:
80 hours per bi‑weekly pay period
Full time
Day shift

The school nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating school health services to maintain and/or improve the health status of students and staff.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Administration of School Health Program: The school nurse addresses system‑wide health services issues that affect the entire school population. Duties include coordinating policies, reviewing program budgets, and billing third‑party payers for qualifying services.
• Care Provider: Provide assistance and care to sick and injured students and staff, develop Individualized Health Plans (IHP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP), and perform necessary medical procedures.
• Community Collaborator and Advocate: Act as liaison between the school and local health services, share health data, and collaborate with student services personnel to prevent health problems from affecting education.
• Educator and Health Counselor: Deliver health education to staff, students, and families; conduct training on first aid, CPR, AED, and other health issues; develop and provide classroom instruction when appropriate.
• School Health Knowledge: Understand school health law, policy, and special education legislation; plan and coordinate screening programs; document health data and nurse interventions.
• Skills/Procedures: Competently perform medical procedures, supervise and train assistive personnel, and maintain competency in nursing assessment and emergency procedures.
• Maintain current nursing specialty and career skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Represent Fort Health Care in internal and external meetings and events.
• Complete department‑specific orientation and annual competencies.

• Associate Degree in Nursing plus a Public/Community Health Nursing Course (as required by the Department of Public Instruction).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher preferred.
• At least 2 years of nursing practice in acute care and/or pediatrics.
• School Nurse experience, public health nursing experience, NCSN certification preferred.
• Excellent clinical assessment, nursing skills, and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Current Wisconsin Nursing license, valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and BLS Certification (must be completed upon hire).
• Current auto insurance.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous PTO Plan.
• Health insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending, life insurance.
• Pharmacy discount, tuition assistance, employee assistance program.

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