School Nurse - Beals / Jackson

About the role

The position serves two elementary schools and the school nurse will have designated work days at each school. Reports To: Building Principal. Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 10 months/188 duty days (August-May) / per negotiated agreement / Exempt Extra Duty ($40/hr) assignments available during Summer School (June-July).

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing/health care for children of various ages with varied medical issues.
• Provides on-site health assessments and develops/implements appropriate emergency health care plans.
• Ensures compliance of the state’s immunization program.
• Continual maintenance of cumulative student health records according to statutory requirements.
• Takes appropriate measures in case of injury, communicable disease symptoms, signs of abuse or other condition, which affect the welfare of an individual or group of students.
• Maintains a secure location for all medications and medical equipment to ensure safety of all.
• Provides meaningful communication and educates in areas pertaining to student health.
• Participates in the building’s crisis team.
• Provides appropriate medical care for school staff and visitors during a crisis situation.
• Participates in the wellness committee for the school.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural urban setting.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills and awareness of community services.
• Maintains open lines of communications with parents, guardians and staff.
• Collaborates with other school professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

Requirements

• Completion of a Registered Nursing Program, required.
• Holds a valid nursing license with Nebraska’s Department of Health & Human Services or the Nurse Licensure Compact, required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, required.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or evidence of actively working towards a bachelor's degree, required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Special Services School Nurse Certificate through the Nebraska Department of Education, preferred.
• Ability to develop positive relationships to promote mutual dignity and respect among students and staff.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Evidence of the willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Completion of a Registered Nursing Program, required. Holds a valid nursing license with Nebraska’s Department of Health & Human Services or the Nurse Licensure Compact, required. Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, required. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or evidence of actively working towards a bachelor's degree, required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Special Services School Nurse Certificate through the Nebraska Department of Education, preferred. Ability to develop positive relationships to promote mutual dignity and respect among students and staff. Ability and patience to work interactively with students. Excellent attendance record. Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy as well as the State Board of Education. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural urban setting. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills and awareness of community services. Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

Skills

• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Benefits

Salary Schedule: Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement. 2025/26: Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree: $51,200 / Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $57,820 /Step 1 with a PhD - $65,416 Salary will be prorated based on remaining duty days worked during this school year.

Pay

Salary Schedule: Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience. Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement. 2025/26: Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree: $51,200 / Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $57,820 /Step 1 with a PhD - $65,416 Salary will be prorated based on remaining duty days worked during this school year.

Schedule

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 10 months/188 duty days (August-May) / per negotiated agreement / Exempt Extra Duty ($40/hr) assignments available during Summer School (June-July)