District Nurse, RN

Description

The District Nurse provides leadership and oversight of health services across Career Academy Network of Public Schools. This role ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality nursing services to support student health, wellness, and academic success. The District Nurse serves as the network’s clinical authority, developing health policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising school-based health staff, and serving as a resource to students, families, and school leaders.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience; school nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal school health regulations and reporting requirements.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience supervising or coordinating nursing or health staff preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Provide leadership and oversight of district-wide health and nursing services.
• Serve as the clinical authority for the network on student health, safety, and wellness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain network-wide health policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal health regulations, including immunization requirements, health screenings, medication administration, and reporting.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate all school-based nurses, health aides, and other health services staff across the network.
• Serve as a clinical resource to school administrators, teachers, and staff.
• Coordinate care for students with chronic health conditions or medical needs.
• Review and oversee Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), emergency action plans, and related health documentation.
• Establish and monitor medication administration protocols, ensuring safe storage, documentation, and compliance.
• Communicate with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies regarding student health needs.
• Respond to health emergencies and provide clinical guidance during crisis situations.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on health procedures, emergency response, and communicable disease protocols.
• Support attendance initiatives by addressing health-related barriers to student attendance.
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Services, and Leadership teams to support student wellness.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and authorizer reporting related to health services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Support school-based health initiatives, screenings, and wellness programs.
• Participate in professional development, leadership meetings, and network initiatives.
• Attend meetings related to student support, safety, and wellness planning.
• Travel between school sites as needed to support health services and staff.

• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Ability to lead and support health services across multiple school sites.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Career Academy Network of Public Schools.
• Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success and educational outcomes.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to contribute to an organization committed to excellence in education.
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.