School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Secondary
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: District Nurse Supervisor
Grade/Level: P-12, including staff members
Travel Required: 10% - 20%
Work Hours: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday (191 days/year).
Schedule: Set by the District Nurse Supervisor
Positions Supervised: None

Position Overview:

The School Nurse is responsible for assessing student health issues, developing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and providing nursing care to students who are ill, injured, or disabled. Responsibilities may include advising on health maintenance and disease prevention, as well as case management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain precise and comprehensive records and reports.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient conditions and symptoms.
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Manage patient care aspects including diet and physical activity.
• Supervise and direct less experienced nursing or healthcare staff.
• Provide healthcare, first aid, immunizations, and assist in recovery and rehabilitation.
• Manage and coordinate infection control programs and advise on necessary precautions.
• Refer students to specialized health resources or community agencies.
• Develop and implement community health improvement programs.
• Conduct mandated health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, BMI).
• Administer flu shots and other health department initiatives.
• Coordinate district-wide athletic physicals.
• Ensure regular attendance; report absences to appropriate supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Attitude: Positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Attendance: Consistent, to enhance student progress.
• Punctuality: Must be timely.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions.
• Precision: Executes tasks with accuracy.
• Independence: Works effectively without constant supervision.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written skills.
• Consensus Building: Can unite a team towards common goals.
• Customer Focus: Attends to customer needs while adhering to company policies.
• Decision Making: Makes sound decisions in line with company policies.
• Diversity: Works effectively with diverse populations.
• Energy: Maintains high productivity and quality.
• Ethics: Upholds professional values and standards.
• Organization: Highly organized and systematic.
• Motivation: Self-driven to achieve excellence.
• Tact: Maintains good relations with others.
• Safety: Proactively manages and mitigates risks.
• Problem Solving: Effectively addresses and resolves issues.
• Patience: Remains calm and patient under pressure.
• Loyalty: Dedicated to the employer.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and trustworthiness.

Skills and Abilities:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Experience: Two to four years of related experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in relevant technology.
• Certifications: Valid Arkansas State Board of Nursing license as a Registered Nurse.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching outward, and bending.
• Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder.
• Lifting items up to 20 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Work Environment:

The role typically involves a moderate noise level and high exposure to infection risks. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

The North Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.