School Nurse 2026-2027
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Job Location:
Johnston, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary: Participate in the planning implementation and evaluation of the school health program. Provide direct health services to individual students and staff.
Qualifications Certification& Experience
- Current license as a registered nurse (RN) from the Iowa Board of Nursing
- Bachelors degree preferred preferably in Nursing
- Knowledge of professional standards the Nurse Practice Act and other statutes and regulations
- Current CPR certification
- Completed studies designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- health concerns of school youth
- physical and emotional health of children and adults
- community agencies/resources
- legal rights and due process
- Ability to manage the components of the School Health Program
Personal Performance Criteria
- Works well with others maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
- Contributes to creating a positive work environment
- Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
- Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
- Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
- Works independently and with confidence
- Demonstrates ability to adjust to new and changing situations
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Professional Performance Criteria
- Manages School Health services.
- Implements the Nursing Process and Standards of School Nursing Practice (NASN 2005)
- Maintains accurate health records on all students
- Promotes optimal environmental health
- Assists in evaluating the School Health Program
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
- Keeps current with appropriate nursing content and school health instructional techniques and strategies(e.g. participation in professional organizations workshops conferences including the development of technology skills)
- Applies knowledge gained through professional growth
- Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities
- Works collaborativelyto select and implement building and district goals
- Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation
- Participates when appropriate in curriculum development and building/district assignments
- Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions
- Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities
- Assumes leadership roles (committee participation department chairs etc.)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Public Health
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Special Education
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Catheterization
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
