School Nurse

School Nurse Omaha Public Schools Springville Elementary - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5836958
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Title: School Nurse

Start Date
: as early as August 1, 2026 (for the  school year)

Location: Springville Elementary School,7400 North 60th Street, Omaha, NE 68152

Reports To:Building Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status:10 months/188 duty days (August-May) / per negotiated agreement / Exempt

• Extra Duty ($40/hr) assignments available during Summer School (June-July)

Salary

Schedule:

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement .

2026/27:Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree:$51,380 /Step 1 with a Master's Degree:$58,023
/Step 1 with a PhD - $65,646

** If unable to start on the first duty day, salary will be prorated based on remaining duty days worked during this school year.**

Position

Purpose:

The school nurse protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and supports academic success. School nurses are grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice and are the leaders who bridge health care and education, provide care coordination, advocate for quality student-centered care, and collaborate to a design system that allows individuals and communities to develop their full potential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Completion of a Registered Nursing Program, required.
• Hold a valid nursing license with Nebraska’s Department of Health & Human Services or the Nurse Licensure Compact, required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, required
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or evidence of actively working towards a bachelor's degree, required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Special Services School Nurse Certificate through the Nebraska Department of Education, preferred.
• Ability to develop positive relationships to promote mutual dignity and respect among students and staff.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Provides nursing/health care for children of various ages with varied medical issues.
• Provides on-site health assessments and develops/implements appropriate emergency health care plans.
• Ensuring compliance of the state’s immunization program.
• Continual maintenance of cumulative student health records according to statutory requirements.
• Takes appropriate measures in case of injury, communicable disease symptoms, signs of abuse or other condition, which affect the welfare of an individual or group of students.
• Maintains a secure location for all medications and medical equipment to ensure safety of all.
• Provides meaningful communication and educates in areas pertaining to student health.
• Participates in the building’s crisis team.
• Provides appropriate medical care for school staff and visitors during a crisis situation.
• Participates in the wellness committee for the school.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural urban setting.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills and awareness of community services.
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
• Maintai…