USD 214 School Nurse

Openings as of 7/29/2026

USD 214 School Nurse

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 7/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Central Office
  - Joyce School (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

Reports To:

District School Nurse

The school nurse provides health services in schools and other educational settings in support of students with chronic illnesses and disabilities and promotes health-related habits and ensures compliance with national and local health policies for schools. A high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail are required along with the ability to work with a wide range of professionals in the school setting and community.

The school nurse must be able to communicate effectively and work independently within the established professional guidelines in a timely manner.

• A. Confer with a variety of personnel (e.g., administrators, teachers, related service providers, community members, etc.) in assigned local districts in order to assist them in the provision of healthcare services for qualified students.
• B. Provide basic healthcare to students with acute or chronic health problems to enable them to participate in school activities safely.
• C. Assist with vision/hearing screenings.
• D. Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene.
• E. Update students' medical history and obtain prescriptions for the current healthcare plan.
• F. Advise school administrators on creating a safe school environment for children and school staff (e.g., prevention of communicable diseases).
• G. Stay current on national and local health regulations.
• H. Advise staff and students in performing activities within the guidelines of healthcare plans.
• I. Follow and teach the protocols of universal precautions to staff and students as necessary.
• J. Maintain health records including vital signs of the student.
• K. Administer care for a student in the event of an accident or sudden illness.
• L. Report to supervising teachers and/or administrators any problems or questions regarding the assigned students and their healthcare needs in the educational setting.
• M. Be aware of and follow all policies and regulations of the assigned school district(s) and Keystone.
• N. Be aware of and follow all policies and regulations regarding the confidentiality of student information.
• O. Attend meetings when your presence is requested by the school principal, special education teacher, or Keystone administration.
• P. Follow/Implement the health care plan and Individualized Education Plan of the student.
• Q. Collaborate with the school to administer medication and maintain appropriate documentation.
• R. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS
are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: using healthcare assessments; operating specialized equipment used in the treatment of medical diagnosis; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE
is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical reports, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: anatomy and physiology associated with medical diagnosis; principles and practices of nursing;

and pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws.

ABILITY
is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; and work with data using defined but different processes. Ability is also required to work with diverse individuals and/or groups; and work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes.

Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; using specialized equipment in medical disorders; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules;

working as part of a team; working with detailed information; maintaining effective working relationships; and translating healthcare data into appropriate healthcare plans.

Working under limited…