School Nurse (Eastgate)
School Nurse (Eastgate)
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Job Description
Job Title: School Nurse
Reports to: Campus Principal
Location: In-Person CASLV School Campus Las Vegas NV; Henderson NV
Position Type: Full-Time 12-Month (School Year)
Position Summary
The School Nurse is responsible for promoting the health and safety of students and staff by providing health services managing student health records and implementing health-related policies. The nurse will support student learning by identifying and addressing health-related barriers and maintaining a safe healthy school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to students and staff including first aid emergency care and chronic condition management (e.g. diabetes asthma seizures).
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a healthcare provider and in accordance with district policy.
Maintain accurate and confidential student health records in compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g. HIPAA FERPA).
Monitor and manage communicable disease control by identifying signs of illness notifying families and working with public health officials as needed.
Conduct vision hearing and other mandated health screenings.
Develop and implement individual health care plans for students with medical conditions or disabilities.
Serve as a liaison between home school and healthcare providers to promote student health and attendance.
Educate students staff and parents about health and wellness including hygiene nutrition and injury prevention.
Assist with health-related emergency preparedness and contribute to the schools safety and crisis response planning.
Maintain clinic supplies and ensure equipment is clean and functional.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state laws.
Qualifications
Required:
Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the State of Nevada.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience in pediatric public health or school nursing.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
School Nurse Endorsement or willingness to obtain.
Familiarity with health-related documentation systems (e.g. Infinite Campus SNAP Health Center).
Bilingual in English/Spanish or other languages common in the community.
Key Competencies
Excellent clinical judgment and emergency response skills.
Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students parents and staff.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a school environment.
Culturally responsive and committed to equity in student health care.
Work Environment
This is an in-person role on a CASLV school campus The work environment is primarily a school health office within a dynamic school campus. The School Nurse works in a setting that requires frequent interaction with students staff and families often addressing urgent or sensitive health concerns.
This position requires:
- Prolonged periods of standing walking and occasional lifting or transferring of students.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations and administer first aid or CPR when needed.
- Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens communicable diseases and bodily fluids following standard precautions and safety protocols.
- Frequent use of medical equipment computers and health records systems.
- The ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in fast-paced or high-stress situations.
The nurse must manage multiple priorities maintain student confidentiality and contribute to the overall health and safety of the school community.
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
