Nurse-Middle School (2026-2027 School Year)

• → Serves as a health advocate for the pupil.
• → Provides building level leadership to promote healthy attitudes among pupils and teachers and a safe and healthy school environment.
• → Encourages, coordinates, and participates in programs of health education through individual pupil/parent consultation and classroom participation.
• → Facilitates the implementation of Board of Education health related policies.
• → Assesses, develops, and implements health care plans for pupils including those needing Prescribed Special Health Care Service(s) and/or medication administration according to Board of Education policy, state School Accreditation standards, and Nurse Practice Act regulations.
• → Designs and implements, within approved procedures, a health appraisal program, including dental inspections, vision and hearing screening.
• → Promotes wellness through periodic medical and dental examination for all pupils; assists in detecting and properly referring pupils with health concerns.
• → Collaborates with other school personnel including administrators, support staff, and teachers, toward the promotion of child health and its optimal interaction with education.
• → Counsels with pupils, parents, and school personnel concerning health needs or health concerns of pupils.
• →Works closely with family regarding the pupil's health needs, facilitating communication about health between the school, parents, and the pupil's health care provided.
• →Participates as a member of the Child Study Team(s). Assesses and interprets pupil health status and, as indicated, plans, provides, and monitors related health services.
• → Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including the monitoring of immunization status.
• → Is knowledgeable of community health resources and assists parents to utilize these resources.
• → Assists in providing emergency care for pupils and school personnel in case of injury or sudden illness until a lawful custodian assumes responsibility.
• → Maintains health records for pupils and prepares requested reports.
• → Maintains professional nurse licensure and all appropriate certifications.

• Must be able to walk long distances, respond rapidly in emergency situations
• Stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds or more with assistance

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships.

• Heavy contact with staff and students.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must exhibit a professional manner and maintain a positive attitude with all students and colleagues.

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited university required.
• Registered Nurse License required
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required
• Experience in pediatrics preferred.
• Experience with Pediatric aged population with significant physical and mental health issues is preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt