One-on-One Nurse/Respiratory Therapist

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 10/22/2026 Location: Pendleton Heights High School Title: One-on-One Nurse/Respiratory Therapist Reports to: Nurse Coordinator Work Days: Monday-Friday Full-Time Minimum Qualifications: Current Licensure as a registered nurse or respiratory therapist. Provide documentation of license verification, CPR certification, and skills proficiency specific to student's medical needs. Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. Work as a liaison between the parent, doctor and school to ensure continuity of care. Follow all expectations listed in the SMCSC employee handbook and school board policies. Be primarily responsible to be the provider of services related to the students Health Care Plan while at school and school-related events during the school day (ex. field trips). May include but not limited to: Vent/Trach care Personal Care and hygiene needs of student G-J Tube care Accompany the student during designated school times/events from arrival at school through dismissal including lunch with the student. Review and implement all medical orders to become thoroughly familiar with the implementation of the student's emergency protocols, emergency evacuation procedures and be prepared to carry out these procedures. Provide copies of all medical orders/updates to the nurse coordinator. Place orders in the student's Health Services Plan file (this may be provided directly or through the parent). Document all medical interventions while at school and school-related events on the daily documentation record. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects/supplies and equipment and/or designated student. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to use personal protective equipment to mitigate risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Communicate with the nurse coordinator and identified administration when unable to work. Must be able to maintain confidentiality as it relates to the student and other students in the class/program/school in accordance with school policy, district policy, Indiana Article 7, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Support students with academic/educational needs as directed by the teacher. Working Conditions: To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and corporation policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions. The physical environment may require the employee to work both inside and outside of the building related to school and community environments with the student. Performance Evaluation: Job performance is evaluated according to policy and provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the SMCSC. Contact: Rachel Ross-Kroemer Director of Special Education and Shaun Rose Principal PHHS #J-18808-Ljbffr South Madison School Corporation