What are the responsibilities and job description for the 7262/7263 School Nurse (26-27 school year) - Districtwide position at Districtwide?
BASIC FUNCTION: Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
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.
- Contagious diseases.
ABILITY TO:
- Administer first aid according to established procedures.
- Conduct 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Kentucky driver's license. Criminal background check, CAN check, physical, TB risk assessment, drug screen. 185 days per year, 7.25 hours per day.
This is for the 2026-27 school year. Position will most likely be at East Heights Elementary.
https://www.henderson.kyschools.us/page/salaries
Please note that if new to the district, your first paycheck will be issued on September 15, 2026.
LPN starts at $18.77/hour up to 25.66/hour (27 years of experience). Registered nurses start at $20.03/hour up to 26.75 (27 years of experience).