Nurse

Nurse Position

Nurse reports to: Junior-Senior High School Administration. Pay type: Hourly, non-exempt, classified, non-supervisory. Pay rate: Starting at $30/hr. Benefits: Eligible for voluntary benefits only (see attachment for details). Schedule: 108 days; part-time; 7.5 hrs./day; 3 days/week. This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Duties and responsibilities: Uses clinical knowledge and judgment to provide health care services to students and staff. Serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers to advocate for healthcare and a healthy school environment. Administers prescribed medications. Establishes and maintains current medical records on students including state mandated health screenings and immunizations. Develops and maintains healthcare plans, emergency care plans, and necessary protocols to ensure student safety.

Job specifications: Education, training, and experience required: Current Indiana Registered Nurse license in good standing. Displays excellent communication skills and professional demeanor. Experience working in a school environment preferred. Previous nursing experience preferred. Knowledge, skills, abilities, and worker characteristics: Displays positive and enthusiastic attitude. Ability to work as a team with other staff. Displays dependability and punctuality. Displays strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Possesses strong ethical background.

Working conditions: Position works indoors in a typical school office setting. May work near others, often within a few feet. May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting. May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull. May need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May be exposed to blood and bodily fluids at times.