Job Title: School Nurse (RN)

Supervisor: Building Principal

Evaluation Completed By: Supervisor or Designee

Salary Range: According to USD 261 Negotiated Agreement

Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Current Kansas Registered Nursing License.
2. Associate degree in nursing from an accredited university. Bachelor's in
nursing from an accredited university is preferred.
3. Current certification in BLS.
4. Experience in pediatrics and school setting is preferred.
5. Must have knowledge and ability to use health equipment and
computer applications.
6. Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations
(after employment offer is made).
7. Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
8. Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
9. Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in
coordination with other health and social service agencies.
10. Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the
delivery of school health services.
11. Some knowledge of the school organization and community served.
12. Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
13. Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and
other community resources.
14. Ability to develop positive working relationships

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Serves as a health advocate for the pupil.
2. Provides building level leadership to promote healthy attitudes among pupils and
teachers and a safe and healthy school environment.
3. Encourages, coordinates, and participates in programs of health education
through individual pupil/parent consultation and classroom participation.
4. Facilitates the implementation of Board of Education health related policies.
5. Assesses, develops, and implements health care plans for pupils according to Board of
Education policy, state School Accreditation standards, and Nurse Practice Act
regulations.
6. Designs and implements, within approved procedures, a health appraisal
program, including dental inspections, vision and hearing screening.

7. Collaborates with other school personnel, including administrators, support staff and
teachers, toward the promotion of child health and its optimal interaction with
education.
8. Counsels with pupils, parents, and school personnel concerning health needs or
health concerns of pupils.
9. Works closely with family regarding the pupil's health needs, facilitating
communication and health between the school, parents, and the pupil's health
care provider.
10. Participates as a member of the Student Intervention and 504 Teams. Interprets pupil
health status and, as indicated, plans, provides, and monitors related health
services.
11. Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including monitoring
of immunization status.
12. Notify parents of the need for medical and screening referrals, with follow up to ensure
all students receive proper care.
13. Is knowledgeable of community and health resources and assists parents to utilize
these resources.
14. Assists in providing emergency care for pupils and school personnel in case of injury or
sudden illness until a lawful custodian assumes responsibility.
15. Ensure documentation of medication and maintain, dispense, and secure all student
medication according to policy for medication administration.
16. Ensure health room has first aid and health supplies; check AEDs weekly and notify
supervisor of any equipment needing repair.
17. Ensure a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to
remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work
environment.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as
needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.

Terms of Employment: Certified Employee

Exemption Status: Exempt Employee

Employee Acknowledgement:
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be
required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.