School Nurse

Job Title: School Nurse

Department:  Student Wellness

Reports To: School Health Services Coordinator

Compensation: $65,000- $70,000

TRS Classification: Classified 

Summary:

The School Nurse is responsible for providing health services to students and staff, promoting a healthy school environment, and supporting the educational process by ensuring the health and well-being of the school community. This position is critical in managing health-related issues and implementing health policies within the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide direct care to students and staff for illnesses, injuries, and health conditions.
• Conduct health screenings and coordinate referrals for medical follow-up.
• Maintain accurate health records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Support and implement health education programs
• Monitor health tracking system 
• Implement early identification and intervention programs to detect mental health concerns in students at an early stage.
• Implement the Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment and the School Health Index.
• Provide expert technical assistance to schools in implementing evidence-based strategies for supporting student and family health.
• Develop and deliver training for school staff on wellness practices and strategies, with a focus on building their capacity to implement and sustain effective programs.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through ongoing data collection and analysis and provide recommendations for program improvement.
• Collaborate with staff, partner organizations, and stakeholders to identify and address any challenges or obstacles to program success.
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders on program activities and outcomes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Education and/or Experience              

• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred 
• Seeking candidates with appropriate credentials such as Certified School Nurse (CSN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), along with CPR and First Aid certification and relevant experience to provide healthcare services and promote a healthy school environment.

Qualifications 

• Advanced understanding of school health programs
• Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrates ability to think creatively and demonstrates leadership abilities
• Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively, and gain credibility quickly to instill confidence in teaching ability
• Strong decision-making, organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software, including Zoom, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Current on new instructional technologies
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines

Language Skills                   

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal communications, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or requests for assistance from district-wide staff members. Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing. Excellent writing skills are

Required.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills required 

Reasoning Ability                   

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills                   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance
• Google certification preferred 

Other Qualifications                  

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
• Must have favorable employment references

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is remotely based and also must travel to various Epic sites. This requires

spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various

times of day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000