School Nurse (part-time)- Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

About the role

The role is part-time with an estimated 29 hours per week. The general hourly rate range is $28-$34.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in overcoming health-related barriers to attendance, engagement, graduation, and post-secondary success.
• Affirms student health concerns and provides nursing interventions within the scope of professional nursing practice.
• Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders, parental consent, and school policies.
• Responds to illness, injury, and medical emergencies occurring during the school day and school-sponsored activities.
• Conducts health screenings and required follow-up activities in accordance with state and local guidelines.
• Develops, implements, and monitors Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and health accommodations for students with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Maintains appropriate infection prevention, communicable disease management, and health office protocols.
• Participates in multidisciplinary student support meetings and contributes health-related recommendations and interventions.
• Connects students and families with community healthcare providers, mental health resources, and other community supports as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, confidential, and timely student health records in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, state regulations, and school policies.
• Reviews and maintains immunization records and follows up with families regarding compliance requirements.
• Documents nursing assessments, interventions, medications, treatments, incidents, referrals, and health office visits.
• Completes required reports and assists with health-related audits, compliance reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains medication inventories and ensures the secure storage, handling, and disposal of medications and health supplies.
• Maintains health office equipment, supplies, and inventory and identifies needs for replacement or replenishment.
• Participates in required professional development and maintains all required nursing licensure and certifications.
• Stays informed regarding current nursing practices, public health guidance, school health regulations, and emerging student health concerns.
• Serves as a health resource for school staff and provides training related to student health needs, medication administration, emergency response, communicable disease prevention, and other health topics.
• Communicates health concerns, recommendations, and care plans to families in a timely, professional, and culturally responsive manner.
• Collaborates with physicians, therapists, hospitals, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Completes all required trainings and maintains compliance with school, state, and federal requirements.
• Fulfills emergency preparedness planning, school safety initiatives, and crisis response efforts.
• Arrives on time and is present during assigned work hours and school activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of student health, wellness, and school success.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Experience as a school nurse, pediatric nurse, public health nurse, community health nurse, emergency nurse, or adolescent health nurse.
• Knowledge of Section 504 plans, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and school-based health services.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of school nursing, including responding to emergencies and assisting students when necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Drive to succeed at any task.
• Consistent and high-quality work.
• Organized and timely.
• Works with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of G Suite and MS Office.
• Planning and prioritization skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and free Mental Health Counseling Services.
• Roadmap to Financial Wellness.
• Discount and wellness programming.
• Retirement planning options with the potential for a generous company match (based on eligible hours) or contribution into the Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees.
• Daily pay options available.