School Nurse (RN/LPN) 2026/2027 School Year | Louisville, KY

Now Hiring RNs and LPNs for the 2026–2027 School Year

Pay rates: RN $32-36/hr | LPN $26-32/hr

BrightStar Care Louisville is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for the 2026–2027 school year within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. We are currently seeking School Nurses for General/Daily School Nursing, 1:1 Student Nurse, and Float Pool School Nurse positions. Nurses will provide skilled nursing care and support to students throughout the school day, Monday through Friday. Float Pool Nurses must be flexible and willing to work at various JCPS schools, providing 1:1 care and/or general school nursing services as needed.

Assignments are available throughout the Louisville area and are scheduled Monday through Friday during regular school hours, full-time.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Kentucky RN or LPN license.
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray.
• Experience with skilled nursing procedures such as trach care, ventilator care, G-tubes, seizure management, and diabetic care preferred.
• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to travel within the JCPS service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in the school setting.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provide care for students requiring specialized nursing services, including:
• G-tubes
• Tracheostomy and ventilator care
• Seizure monitoring and rescue medications
• Diabetic management
• Other skilled nursing interventions
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students throughout the school day.
• Monitor and document changes in student condition.
• Complete required documentation in the EMR system.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain compliance with physician orders, school policies, and nursing standards.
• For applicable 1:1 assignments, accompany students on school transportation when required.
• For Float Pool assignments, travel to various JCPS school locations as needed.
• For 1:1 Able to ride bus to and from school with patient

Benefits

• 401(k) matching savings plan
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance/Health savings acct HSA
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training - part of a team with RN Oversight
• Paid orientation
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
• Nurse of the month recognition
• Work for a Joint Commission accredited company!
• Work for 2025 Louisville Employer and Provider of Choice award by Home Care Pulse

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Types: Full-time

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday to Friday | Dayshift
• School hours vary by assignment (typically between 7AM-3PM or 9AM-5PM)

Ability to commute/relocate:

Louisville, KY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN / Registered Nurse (Required)
• LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Work Location: Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Louisville, KY

Compensation may vary based on experience, skill set, assignment type, and location.