School Nurse - 1.0 FTE

School Nurse

School Nurse 1.0 FTE Lexington Trails Middle School 2026-2027 School Year Please see attached job description Qualifications: Must have a current RN license. Will consider applicants with ADN and BSN Purpose: The School Nurse along with the Health Services Coordinator helps students attain an optimum level of physical, social and emotional health. In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the School Nurse must work closely with the District Nurse Coordinator, staff and administration of the district. Starting Salary: Commensurate with degrees held and years of experience ADN-RN Starting Salary: $47,454 BSN-RN Starting Salary: $49,737 MSN-RN Starting Salary: $53,126 Benefits: USD 232 offers an excellent benefits package! Please click on the HERE to be directed to our benefits page for more information. Requirements: All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you've had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results. If it's been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test. Must submit a pre-employment physical prior to first day of work.

Title School Nurse The School Nurse along with the Health Services Coordinator helps students

Job Purpose attain an optimum level of physical, social and emotional health. In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the School Nurse must work closely with the District Nurse Coordinator, staff and administration of the district.

Supervision Health Services Coordinator & Building Principal Benefits Fringe benefits as scheduled by the Board of Education

• 3 Days Bereavement leave per occurrence
• 177 work day calendar
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Required

Qualifications Registered Nurse License

• Prior experience working with children preferred in a special needs school setting preferred, but not required
• Running, walking, sitting, standing

Physical Requirements & Conditions

• Pushing and/or pulling; climbing and balancing, reaching forward and overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive health program for students

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct student health appraisals, including vision, and hearing screenings
• Consult with teachers and parents regarding the health of students
• Coordinate a program of communicable disease control based on Kansas immunization laws
• Provide faculty and staff with first-aid training and supplies
• Assist in providing emergency care for accidents and sudden illness of pupils until parents assume responsibility
• Notify parents and building administrators regarding children who are severely ill or injured
• Enforce and monitor medication guidelines
• Coordinate and supervise a comprehensive program of dental health education
• Encourage parents to provide their children with annual dental check- ups
• Request assistance for dentally indigent children
• Coordinate and supervise a comprehensive program of health education
• Assist in planning health curriculum and instructional materials
• Maintain a cumulative health folder for each student, recording all data pertinent to the child's health
• Submit accurate and timely reports as required by various health agencies
• Immediately report any safety hazards or unsanitary conditions observed in the school environment
• Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Health Services Coordinator