School Nurse

About the role

The School Nurse plays a crucial role in advancing student health, safety, well-being, and academic success. They provide comprehensive, evidence-based school health services, manage health conditions and emergencies, and support students' physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school nursing services aligned with professional standards and practice frameworks.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), emergency care plans (ECPs), and accommodations.
• Administer medications, treatments, first aid, and emergency care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in school safety and crisis response efforts.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and legally compliant student health records.
• Support student participation in school-sponsored activities and ensure appropriate health and safety procedures are in place.
• Collaborate with IEP, Section 504, attendance, MTSS, and other student support teams.
• Consult and collaborate with students, families, school staff, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of Delaware school nursing regulations, evidence-based nursing practices, public health guidance, and available community resources.
• Attend and actively participate in required professional development, mandatory trainings, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Eligible or hold a valid State of Delaware certification as a Delaware School Nurse.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Valid and current CPR and AED certification.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Knowledge of the assessment of children and adolescents to effectively identify health issues and provide appropriate care.
• Knowledge and skills in working with a wide range of students, including those with chronic health conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence- and research-based strategies that effectively promote student learning, behavioral supports, social-emotional learning, and overall achievement for students.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
• Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.
• Understand and be able to perform job-related tasks.
• Must be able to serve students remotely and in person, depending on the needs of their students.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible or hold a valid State of Delaware certification as a Delaware School Nurse.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN).
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Must have a valid and current CPR and AED certification.
• Must have an acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Must have knowledge of the assessment of children and adolescents to effectively identify health issues and provide appropriate care.
• Must have knowledge and skills in working with a wide range of students, including those with chronic health conditions.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of evidence- and research-based strategies that effectively promote student learning, behavioral supports, social-emotional learning, and overall achievement for students.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
• Must be proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.
• Must understand and be able to perform job-related tasks.
• Must be able to serve students remotely and in person, depending on the needs of their students.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of public health and school health policies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

Benefits

Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website.

Pay

Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website.

Schedule

Work Year: 10 months

Colonial School District

The Colonial School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.