Registered Nurse

Position Type:
ESE Department/Nurse

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
Exceptional Student Education Department/Varies
JUNE 1, 2026
VACANCY POSTING FOR 2026-2027
NONINSTRUCTIONAL
POSTING PERIOD: JUNE 1, 2026 - UNTIL FILLED
POSTING PERIOD CLOSES AT 5:00 PM (EASTERN TIME) ON JUNE 9, 2026

For information concerning this position, contact Ms. Patricia Kelly, Director of Exceptional Student Education at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For salary and transfer information, contact Human Resources.


The following NEW noninstructional vacancies are listed in Human Resources for the 2026-2027 school year.


MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL SERVICES
2 - Registered Nurses (10 month/196 days)


RANGE OF PAY: $52,094.84 - $53,905.88
(Additional compensation from the Millage initiative will be awarded annually. For the 2026-2027 school year, the amount to be determined by NESPA bargaining and ratification and will be prorated from July 1, 2026. The amount for the 2025-2026 school year was $6,127.)


QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Registered Nurse
(2) Current Florida RN license.
(3) Valid Florida Driver's License.
(4) Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
(5) Three (3) years of experience in a school or hospital setting preferred.
(6) Preferred experience in School Health, Pediatrics and/or NICU


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to observe students for development and health patterns, and use considerable knowledge of child growth and development, medical disorders, and treatment in making a nursing judgment and diagnosis. Ability to implement plans for students with chronic health problems and coordinate the administration of medication within State law and Board policies. Ability to file appropriate forms for Medicaid billing. Ability to administer acute care to individual students with disabilities. Use computers and related software with proficiency. Use confidentiality in all matters according to HIPPA. Ability to communicate well in all areas; proficiency in written and spoken English. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, the community, and health and social service agencies.


SUPERVISES:
LPN'S and school-based health assistants as directed.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
*(1) Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and school-based health assistants for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of School Clinics.
*(2) Participate in the development of Individual Student Health Care Plans and Emergency
Care Plans written by school nurses for individual students, and review, update as needed and approve care plans.
(3) Assess the needs of the school nurses and provides support and improvement measures as needed. Recommend corrective action as needed.
(4) Orient and instruct new health-related employees.
(5) Act as the liaison between the school nurse and outside medical providers, agencies and offices.
*(6) Develop positive working relationships.
*(7) Coordinate and conduct required health screenings, as well as provide training to volunteers and identified staff as needed to complete screenings.
*(8) Review health and immunization records for compliance.
(9) Counsel meet with students, parents and medical providers concerning health problems.
(10) Provide in-service for school staff.
(11) Provide health education for students in the classroom and on an individual basis.
*(12) Plan and implement procedures for the chronically ill, including catheterizations, nebulization and gastro-internal feeding.
(13) Participate in ESE meetings and 504 meetings for students, if required.
(14) Represent the district at meetings with outside health agencies.
(15) Coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
*(16) Complete state and local reports as required.
*(17) Serve on the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).
*(18) Provide health review and services as needed to students identified as Families in Transition Students (FIT).
(20) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position as needed and/or as directed by supervisor.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light to Heavy Work: Exerting up from 20 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10- 50 pounds of force as frequently as needed to lift students and move objects or equipment.


FINGERPRINTS:
Employment is contingent on your fingerprints being cleared by the clearinghouse.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND SPOUSES IN COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA AND FEDERAL APPLICABLE LAWS.


Nassau County School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the application and interview process for individuals with disabilities seeking employment with the district. For assistance, applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact Judith Meredith at 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.