School Nurse - Washington / Gilder

About the role

The position serves two elementary schools located at Washington Elementary School, 5519 Mayberry Street, Omaha, NE 68106, and Gilder Elementary School, 3705 Chandler Road, Omaha, NE 68147. It reports to the Building Principal and operates on a 10-month schedule with 188 duty days, per negotiated agreement. The position is exempt and extra duty assignments are available during Summer School (June-July).

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing/health care for children of various ages with varied medical issues.
• Performs on-site health assessments and develops/implements appropriate emergency health care plans.
• Ensures compliance with the state’s immunization program.
• Maintains cumulative student health records according to statutory requirements.
• Takes appropriate measures in case of injury, communicable disease symptoms, signs of abuse or other conditions affecting the welfare of an individual or group of students.
• Maintains a secure location for all medications and medical equipment to ensure safety of all.
• Communicates 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.
• Coordinates 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. 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 ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education. Exhibits skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community. Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills. Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance. Excellent skills in verbal and written communication. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system. Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Registered Nursing Program, required.
• 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.
• Exhibits skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Skills

• Completion of a Registered Nursing Program.
• Valid nursing license with Nebraska’s Department of Health & Human Services or the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or evidence of actively working towards a bachelor's degree, preferably a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Special Services School Nurse Certificate through the Nebraska Department of Education.
• 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.
• Exhibits skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Benefits

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 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

This position operates on a 10-month schedule with 188 duty days, per negotiated agreement. The position is exempt and extra duty assignments are available during Summer School (June-July).