School Nurse, Owingsville Elementary

School Nurse, Owingsville Elementary Bath County Schools - KY Owingsville Elementary Owingsville, Kentucky Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Bath County Schools - KY Job Details Job ID: 5739087 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Position: School Nurse (RN) Degree: Associate or Bachelor Experience: School nurse experience preferred Starting Pay: $22.80 per hour; may vary with verifiable experience Hours: 7.5 hours per day Days: 190 days Provide health and wellness services including physical and developmental assessment for children and adolescents. Maintain records of such. Perform laboratory test as needed and lice checks. Demonstrate a commitment to a healthy and safe environment. Participate in required training and orientations to develop competencies in job performance. Have the ability to establish a good rapport within the professional community, parents, and students. Provide Professional Development services to the faculty and staff relating to health and wellness. Consult with supervisor to discuss job performance duties, questions and problems as they arise in performance of job. Maintain a valid Nursing License in the State of KY without restrictions. BASIC FUNCTION: Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed. Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary. Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations. Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines. Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed. Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required. Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs. Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school. Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed. Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools. Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures. Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques. Oral and written communication skills. Record-keeping techniques. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Health and safety regulations. Contagious diseases. ABILITY TO: Administer first aid according to established procedures. Conduct variety of health screenings. Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. Make referrals and perform follow-up. Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition. Understand and follow written prescriptions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field. Complete work with many interruptions. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. Observe health and safety regulations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) with relevant experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Kentucky driver's license. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $22.80 Per Hour Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse Job Requirements At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Ashley Wells , Principal Owingsville Elementary Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr