School Nurse; RN District Wide

Position: School Nurse (RN) (2026-2027) - District Wide
Join us for the  school year! BASIC FUNCTION:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; delegate and monitor of health care services; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
* Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide as needed.
* Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
* Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
* Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
* Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
* Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
* Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required; provide delegation of health services.
* Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
* Provide direct student care as needed.
* Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
* Assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
* Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
* Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
* Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF:
* 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.
* Communicable diseases. Ability to:
* Administer first aid according to established procedures.
* Conduct a 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.
* Train others.
* Follow district policy and procedures. Position Details

Hours:

8 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch) Contract Length: 186 days per year
* 170 school days
* 7 planning days
* 4 holidays
* 5 extended days Contract Adjustments:
Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date Employment Status:
Full-time with benefits

Employment Type:

10-month employee on the classified pay schedule Qualifications & Requirements

* Education:

* Must have any combination equivalent to: graduation as Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.
* Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure in good standing.
* Documentation:
Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire.  Pay Scale
* Starting Pay (Step
0): 2 yr degree nurse $31.61 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $33.55 per hour
* Experienced Pay (Step 10): 2 yr degree nurse $34.72 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $41.92 per hour We value experience! New hires may bring up to 10 years of comparable, full-time,…