School Nurse (2026 - 2027 School Year)

About the role

The School Nurse at Lycée Français International de la Louisiane (LFI) is a vital member of the Student Services team and plays a critical role in promoting student health, safety, access to care, and readiness to learn.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments and interventions for students who are ill or injured during the school day
• Administer medications and health procedures in accordance with physician orders, school protocols, and Louisiana law
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) for students with medical needs
• Support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, allergies) to ensure safe participation in instructional and extracurricular activities
• Responsibility for stocking and maintaining emergency medications and related protocols (i.e. epinephrine & use protocol, EMS activation protocol, etc)
• Coordinate and conduct required health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, and other state-mandated screenings)
• Maintain follow-up procedures and referrals for students who do not pass screenings
• Provide training to staff on communicable diseases, including prevention, identification, reporting procedures, and response protocols
• Education students on the importance of hygiene and healthy practices (e.g., handwashing, respiratory etiquette, illness prevention) in developmentally appropriate ways
• Participate in the School Wellness Team and contribute to school-wide health promotion initiatives
• Monitor and ensure student compliance with Louisiana immunization requirements
• Submit immunization updates to the Louisiana Department of Health through the LINKs system
• Communicate immunization requirements and follow-up needs to families in a timely and culturally responsive manner
• Submit daily Medicaid billing for eligible school-based health services in accordance with Louisiana Medicaid School-Based Services requirements
• Ensure full compliance with documentation, service logging, timelines, and procedural safeguards required for Medicaid reimbursement
• Collaborate with Student Services leadership to maintain audit-ready Medicaid records and support state or federal monitoring
• Collaborate with families, educators, administrators, and Student Services staff to support student health and access to instruction
• Participate in IEP, Section 504, School Building Level Committee (SBLC), and Student Support Team meetings as appropriate
• Serve as a liaison between the school, families, healthcare providers, and community health agencies
• Support the development and implementation of health-related accommodations and services
• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA, Section 504, and Louisiana regulations
• Maintain cumulative health records and required reports in accordance with state and federal timelines
• Maintain current knowledge of laws and regulations related to school health services, students with disabilities, and public health requirements
• Participate in the development and review of school health policies and procedures
• Lead emergency medical responses, including activation of EMS and coordination during on-campus emergencies
• Maintain medical supplies, equipment, and nursing office space to ensure safety, readiness, and compliance