Job Title: School Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Location: Drew Central School District
Grade Levels: PreK–12
Contract length: 190 day contract
Position Summary:
The School Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of all students in grades PreK–12. This position supports student learning by providing direct nursing care, managing chronic and acute health conditions, and collaborating with staff, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and healthy school environment.
Qualifications:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Arkansas
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Experience in pediatric, community health, or school nursing preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to students and staff as needed
- Assess and manage acute illnesses and injuries
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and 504/IEP health components
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and district policy
- Monitor and support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, severe allergies)
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in compliance with state and federal laws
- Conduct health screenings as required (vision, hearing, BMI, etc.) and coordinate follow-up care
- Serve as a liaison between school, home, and healthcare providers
- Ensure compliance with immunization requirements and report as required by the state
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to student support planning
- Respond to medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions
- Promote a safe school environment through risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Additional Responsibilities:
- Train and oversee paraprofessionals providing personal care services to students, ensuring proper technique, safety, and adherence to care plans
- Coordinate and manage Medicaid personal care billing, including documentation, compliance, and collaboration with appropriate agencies
- Assist in developing and updating school health policies and procedures
- Train school personnel on basic health-related topics, including medication administration and emergency response
- Support infection control practices and communicable disease management
Work Environment:
- School-based setting serving students from PreK through 12th grade
- Requires mobility between campuses or buildings as needed
- May involve occasional lifting and responding to emergency situations
Reports To:
- Superintendent or designated administrator