School Nurse

About the Role

Summit Christian Academy is a non-profit ministry of The Assembly of God Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Employees are expected to live according to high ethical standards defined by Biblical values and serve as role models for the students. All employees must adhere to the Employee Standard of Conduct for The Assembly of Broken Arrow. As a condition of employment, all positions require satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

The School Nurse supports the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing basic nursing care, responding to student illness and injury, maintaining student health records, administering approved medications and treatments, and communicating with parents, staff, and school leadership regarding student health needs. This position works closely with school administrators, office staff, teachers, parents, healthcare providers, and other school nurses to support students with routine health needs, chronic medical conditions, emergency care needs, and health-related accommodations. The School Nurse reports to the appropriate school division principal and the Superintendent of Summit Christian Academy.

Responsibilities

• Student Health Services and Nursing Care
  • Provide direct nursing care, first aid, and illness response for students during the school day.
  • Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate care, parent contact, return-to-class status, or need for further medical evaluation.
  • Respond to student injuries, medical concerns, and health-related emergencies.
  • Communicate with parents or guardians regarding student illness, injury, medication needs, and other health concerns.
  • Make appropriate referrals to parents, guardians, healthcare providers, or emergency services when needed.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of student visits, care provided, parent communication, and follow-up needs.
  • Support the school’s efforts to provide a safe, healthy, and orderly learning environment.
• Medication Administration and Health Treatments
  • Administer medications and approved treatments in accordance with school policy, physician instructions, parent authorization, and applicable law.
  • Maintain secure storage of medications and medical supplies.
  • Document medication administration, treatments, and health-related services accurately and consistently.
  • Monitor medication authorizations, expiration dates, dosage instructions, and required documentation.
  • Communicate with parents regarding missing forms, medication concerns, refills, or changes in student health needs.
  • Support students with chronic health conditions, allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizure plans, or other medical needs as appropriate.
• Student Health Records and Compliance
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
  • Review and track immunization records and other required health documentation.
  • Notify parents or guardians of missing or incomplete health records as needed.
  • Maintain records related to student medical conditions, emergency action plans, medication authorizations, and health office visits.
  • Assist with preparation of health-related reports for school administration or applicable agencies as needed.
  • Ensure student health information is handled confidentially and shared only with appropriate school personnel on a need-to-know basis.
  • Support compliance with applicable school policies, health requirements, and accreditation expectations.
• Emergency Preparedness and School Safety
  • Assist school leadership with health-related emergency preparedness.
  • Maintain emergency medical information and supplies needed for student care.
  • Respond appropriately to medical emergencies, accidents, allergic reactions, and other urgent health situations.
  • Communicate with emergency medical services when necessary.
  • Help ensure that staff are aware of relevant student medical needs and emergency response procedures.
  • Participate in safety planning, drills, or health-related training as requested.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Communicate professionally and compassionately with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and healthcare providers.
  • Collaborate with other school nurses across all divisions of Summit Christian Academy and Summit Early Learning Center to support consistent student care, communication, documentation, and health-related procedures.
  • Work closely with office staff, school administrators, and other school nurses to support daily student health needs.
  • Maintain clear and timely communication with parents regarding health concerns, documentation, and follow-up needs.
  • Represent Summit Christian Academy in a manner consistent with the school’s mission, Biblical values, and commitment to Christian education.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Assist with other health-office, student-support, or school-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Office Support and School Event Attendance
  • Provide health-related support for school events as requested by the division principal, Superintendent, or school administration.
  • Assist with health needs related to field trips, special events, student activities, and campus programs.
  • Provide general support to the school office during periods of urgent need, as appropriate and as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the division principal, Superintendent, or school administration.

Requirements

• Current nursing license or appropriate healthcare certification required (e.g., LPN, RN, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or comparable healthcare training).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained within a timeframe determined by the school.
• Prior healthcare, nursing, medical office, emergency care, school health, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Fully embrace the vision of Summit Christian Academy and strive for excellence in furthering the school’s mission.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to a Biblical worldview approach to learning and student care.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to Christian education.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate calmly and clearly with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
• High level of confidentiality with student, family, medical, and school information.
• Sound judgment within the scope of professional training, certification, school policy, and assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to respond appropriately to illness, injury, emergencies, and urgent student needs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete work assignments with frequent interruptions.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with email, basic data entry, health records, and school-specific software.
• Willingness and ability to learn school-specific systems, policies, and procedures.
• Professionalism, compassion, initiative, and discretion.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling.
• Assisting students who are ill or injured, manual operation of office and health-room equipment.
• Occasional lifting or assisting with movement of students or supplies.
• Understanding speech, speaking clearly, and responding quickly to urgent health situations.
• Exposure to illness, bodily fluids, medications, cleaning products, and other health-related materials typically present in a school health setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Term Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off and school holidays.
• Maternity and parental paid leave.
• Tuition benefits.