School Nurse - Harrison/Mount View

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.
• 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.
• Hold 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.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural urban setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and awareness of community services.
• Collaborative to achieve the overall purpose of the program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.

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)