Registered School Nurse BSN

Registered School Nurse BSN

The School Nurse promotes and protects the health and well-being of students and staff to support academic success. The School Nurse provides direct nursing care, manages student health services, coordinates health screenings, maintains health records, and serves as a liaison among families, healthcare providers, and school personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Delaware.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience; pediatric, public health, or school nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of Delaware Department of Education and Delaware Division of Public Health regulations.
• Successful completion of required criminal background checks and tuberculosis screening.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and provide nursing care for students with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and school policies.
• Develop and implement Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs) as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate first aid and emergency care.
• Monitor and manage communicable diseases in accordance with public health guidelines.
• Health Records and Compliance:
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Review student immunization records and ensure compliance with Delaware requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate mandated health screenings, including vision, hearing, and other required screenings.
• Prepare and submit required state and school health reports.
• Health Education and Prevention:
• Promote health and wellness initiatives for students and staff.
• Provide health education and training related to disease prevention, nutrition, hygiene, and safety.
• Assist with the development and implementation of school health policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, healthcare providers, and school staff regarding student health concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and special education teams to support student needs and participate in Student Support Team, MTSS, Section 504, and IEP meetings as appropriate.
• School Safety:
• Assist in developing and implementing emergency response procedures.
• Support health-related aspects of school safety and crisis response plans.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist students during emergencies.
• Ability to perform CPR and other emergency response procedures.
• Work Environment:
• The work environment includes a school setting with frequent interaction with students, staff, families, and community healthcare providers.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year shall be established by the School Leader and shall be consistent with applicable school policies and Delaware regulation.

General Information:

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and the successful candidate will start in August of 2026. Selected candidates will be contacted to set up an interview. Compensation Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Language: English (Required)

License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person