School Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)
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Granger
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School nursing as RN.
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Details
- Found
- 26 d ago · posted 2025-08-13
- Location as listed
- Granger, Indiana, United States
- Role
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
School Nurse-Registered Nurse (RN) for a School Corporation located in Granger, IN.
This a days only job.
School Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Summary: The School Nurse provides comprehensive health services to students by assessing health needs, delivering appropriate care, and serving as a resource for parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. This role ensures a safe and healthy school environment by addressing health concerns, managing medical conditions, and promoting overall wellness.
School Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)- Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct health assessments and administer mandatory screenings (vision, dental, hearing, height/weight) for students.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and students to discuss health appraisals and recommend follow-up care.
• Deliver care to ill, medically fragile, or injured students by providing first aid, administering medications, and performing specialized medical treatments according to physician instructions and with parental consent.
• Counsel students and families on health conditions, mental health, substance abuse, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Support students with chronic illnesses and high-risk conditions (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures) to help them achieve optimal health and functionality.
• Provide emergency medical treatment and assess urgent health situations.
• Assess and address situations involving student safety, abuse, and other health-related issues, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate immunization records and ensure compliance with immunization requirements.
• Promote a healthy school environment through education on health topics like nutrition, hygiene, and medication management.
• Maintain confidentiality of student health records while adhering to communicable disease control standards.
Additional Duties:
• Participate in professional development, departmental meetings, and continuing education.
• Support school events, health fairs, athletic physicals, and flu clinics as needed.
• Act as a liaison between the school and community health agencies or medical facilities.
• Maintain organized health records, including daily logs, medication administration records, and incident reports.
Working Conditions:
• Primarily works in a school environment; may travel within the school district.
• May require flexible hours for school events and health emergencies.
Requirements
School Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)- Qualifications:
• Current RN or LPN license in the State of Indiana.
• CPR certification required; valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Experience in school nursing, public health, pediatrics, or community nursing preferred.
• Strong clinical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to manage electronic health records and maintain organized documentation.
• Physical ability to provide CPR, assist in lifting students, and perform essential job functions.
Benefits
If you are a compassionate, skilled nurse committed to promoting student health and well-being, we encourage you to apply.
Rates of pay and full benefit package and singing on bonus will be given upon first meeting/ interview.
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