School Nurse

7262/7263 School Nurse (26-27 school year) - Districtwide

Henderson County Schools Districtwide - Henderson, Kentucky

Job : 5690203

Final date to receive applications: May 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

• 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 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 variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working 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.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.

Valid Kentucky driver's license. Criminal background check, CAN check, physical, TB risk assessment, drug screen. 185 days per year, 7.25 hours per day.

This is for the 2026-27 school year. Position will most likely be at East Heights Elementary.

Salary information: LPN starts at $18.77/hour up to $25.66/hour (27 years of experience). Registered nurses start at $20.03/hour up to $26.75 (27 years of experience).

Position Type:
Full-Time

Student Services >
School Nurse

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.