Primary School - Campus Nurse

Primary School - Campus Nurse

At Gentry Public Schools, our mission is to "Ensure all students connect, learn, succeed," and our vision is to provide "a world-class education with a small-town feel." We are committed to creating a supportive, high-quality learning environment where every student can thrive academically and personally while maintaining the close-knit community that defines Gentry.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong public servant mindset and a genuine service attitude, committed to prioritizing the well-being of children—if you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of kids and truly love what you do, this job may be of interest to you.

At Gentry Public Schools, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism at all times, both in the school setting and beyond. This includes maintaining a positive and respectful presence on social media and in our community interactions. Staff members are expected to model this professionalism consistently and set a strong example for students, colleagues, and the community. By doing so, we cultivate an environment of integrity, respect, and accountability that reflects our commitment to excellence and fosters a positive culture both inside and outside the classroom.

The campus nurse oversees all campus health policies and programs. It is up to the campus nurse to provide expertise and oversight of campus health services and to promote health education.

The campus nurse needs to be able to use clinical knowledge and judgment to perform the following duties but not limited to:

• Provide healthcare to students and staff
• Perform health screenings-vision, hearing, scoliosis, and BMI.
• Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family and community healthcare provided to ensure a healthy school environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Developing plans for student care
• Serve as a consultant with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors
• Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
• Monitoring immunizations and managing communicable diseases
• Overseeing infection control measures
• Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and development of care plans
• Providing health advice to school education teams
• Providing first aid and student care
• Assuming responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, management, and referral activities for students in the school district
• Function in accordance with the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the School District's Policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Current Arkansas license for LPN or RN, RN preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, CPR Instructor preferred
• Must be able to pass a non-criminal background check and DHS background check

Gentry Public Schools values experience and longevity in education; however, we place equal—or even greater—emphasis on professionalism, a positive, solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to foster a healthy, supportive workplace culture. As a service-focused district, we strive to differentiate ourselves by how we make students, families, and colleagues feel, and we seek team members who share that commitment. While experience is important, sustained success comes from attitude, integrity, and a dedication to creating a constructive, welcoming environment both in school and in the broader community, including online and social media interactions.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within Gentry Public Schools.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• A variety of additional benefit plans available for enrollment through payroll deduction.
• Teacher retirement benefits.
• Includes days off for holidays and scheduled breaks throughout the year.

Classified Staff Salary & Compensation Overview:

We value relevant work history and offer credit for prior experience in roles similar to the position you are applying for—even if that experience was gained outside of a school setting. If you have direct or related experience in another industry, you may be eligible to receive credit; however, all experience must be clearly listed on your application and be verifiable. To view our classified salary schedules and locate the position you are applying for, please click here.