Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Children’s Services

Reports to: Child Health & Safety Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: In-Person

Position Overview

At Sunshine School & Development Center, we believe in shattering limitations and helping every child shine their brightest. The Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in promoting the health, safety, growth, and overall well-being of the children we serve. This position provides professional nursing care within the scope of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act while partnering with families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to create a safe and supportive environment for every child. This is more than a nursing role — it is an opportunity to advocate, educate, and make a meaningful difference every single day.

What You’ll Do

Nursing Services & Student Care

• Work independently and collaboratively to protect and support student health and welfare.
• Identify, assess, and respond appropriately to health concerns and deviant findings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs) (RN-led; LPN participates as appropriate within scope).
• Deliver ethical, professional nursing services that meet the standard of care, including appropriate task delegation in accordance with Arkansas State Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Conduct and evaluate health screenings and assessments.
• Provide first aid and respond to on-campus injuries or accidents.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement dependent and independent nursing interventions within licensure scope.
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control procedures.
• Educate students, parents, and staff on health promotion and disease prevention in a clear and compassionate manner.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document health screenings, immunizations, assessments, incident reports, and student health concerns.
• Complete required reports and assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure full HIPAA compliance.
• Remain compliant with all licensure requirements and agency standards, including state and federal regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teach CPR and First Aid courses (if certified).
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and response planning.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Support agency-wide professional development initiatives.
• Assist classroom staff with activities of daily living and child care support when needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Arkansas RN or LPN license (or compact license if applicable).
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within one month of hire).
• Clear background checks through:
• Arkansas State Police
• Central Registries for Child and Adult Abuse and Maltreatment
• Successful completion of required drug screening.

Preferred

• One year of pediatric nursing experience.
• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This role is active and hands-on. The nurse must be able to:

• Remain stationary for extended periods.
• Frequently move throughout the building and grounds.
• Lift and carry children weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Frequently position self to assess and administer care.
• Clearly communicate information to students, families, and staff.
• Operate standard office equipment (computer, copier, fax, etc.).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All essential duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Safety Sensitive Position

SSDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer