School Nurse RN

Job Position: School Nurse RN
Location: Wilmington DE (New Castle County DE)
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The School Nurse supports student health and wellness by providing preventive care addressing health concerns administering medications and coordinating care with families educators and healthcare providers to help ensure students remain healthy and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care for student and staff health needs
• Administer medications and document health office visits
• Assess student health concerns and provide care or referrals
• Communicate with parents physicians and school staff regarding student health needs
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings when required
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records
• Ensure compliance with state and federal health regulations
• Provide nursing support during field trips or school activities when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Licensed Registered Nurse meeting for a School Nurse
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required; three (3) or more years preferred
• Pediatric or school nursing experience preferred but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with students families and school staff
• Basic proficiency with electronic documentation and office software applications
• School nursing experience is helpful but not required. Nurses transitioning from hospital or clinical settings are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Predictable weekday schedule
• No nights weekends or holidays
• School calendar with breaks and holidays
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families
• Focus on prevention education and wellness
• Collaborative school community environment