2026-2027: School Nurse: RWE

School Nurse Position

Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse in the state of Oklahoma; Meets the Oklahoma State Department of Education requirements for certification as a school nurse

Performance Responsibilities:

• Must be flexible, communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds; have good public relations skills and teaching skills; must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Advises and assists in the treatment of ill or injured students and faculty.
• Complies with the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act and utilizes guidelines from other professional organizations.
• Coordinates and provides health education programs for students according to state standards.
• Participates in programs designed to promote professional growth.
• Provides health education information to students, faculty and staff and provides training to personnel.
• Assists in the interpretation of health issues.
• Assists in formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district.
• Documents and reports suspected child abuse according to Oklahoma State Laws.
• Advises administration regarding exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious conditions.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies and the medical community.
• Assists school officials in assuring that students meet immunization standards as defined by law.
• Makes necessary medical referrals.
• Assists in the modification of the educational programs to meet the health needs of individual students.
• Participates in the development of the individualized education plan for special education students as needed.
• Participates in the development of 504 plans and the implementation of the plans for students.
• Provides services to promote health for students and staff.
• Assists unlicensed personnel in health related task.
• Establishes and maintains adequate health records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulations.
• Designs and monitors procedures for administration and storage of all medication in accordance with established guidelines.
• Is actively involved in professional growth activities.
• Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional activities and serves on committees as required.
• Abides by all district, state and federal laws, policies and procedures.
• Performs other health-related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to operate computers, copy machine, and other office machines as needed.