26-27 School Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

The Laurel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a full time Registered Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a Level XX position, with a current starting wage of $31.00 per hour.

The school nurse will strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identification and assistance in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to the learning process for individual children. The major focus of school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability, and early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is especially prepared and uniquely qualified in preventive health, health assessment, and referral procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for direct nursing intervention and monitoring of student's medical and behavior conditions with direct interactions with parents/guardians;
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and according to School Board policy;
• Implements screening programs for the school health appraisal status of all students.
• Enforces state and local school policies and procedures regarding communicable and infectious diseases, immunizations, and preschool entry requirements;
• Coordinates between agencies, parents, school social workers/counselors, and staff for the benefit of the student's performance;
• Must establish priorities in accordance with health service procedures and policies;
• Functions as a contributing member of the school staff in all aspects of the school program;
• Practices as an independent practitioner within the school setting following the standards of practice, Code of Ethics, and uses nursing process;
• Serves as a child advocate, encouraging a well-nourished school population, protecting the well-being of students, and setting and maintaining standards of emergency care to minimize the effects of accidents and illness in the school;
• Assists in the health assessment of special education students. Assists in obtaining parent permission and medical history for specialized students and case management, as needed;
• Interprets health status and medical findings to the student, family, and school personnel as necessary and utilizes nursing care as a vehicle for health education. Initiates homebound referrals to Supervisor of Health Services, as needed;
• Designs and implements nursing care plans for medically fragile students.
• Assesses and evaluates the total health and developmental status of students through nursing assessments and the use of appropriate evaluation techniques including nursing intervention for acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbance;
• Acts as a resource person in presenting health units; e.g. personal hygiene, nutrition, safety, dental, family life, etc., in accordance with established guidelines;
• Works with local school personnel; interprets school district policies and governmental laws related to the health of students, school personnel, and the community. Verifies immunization records of entering students, notifies parents and principal of deficiencies, and enforces state law and local policy;
• Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases by following established local procedures and state Board of Health policy, including the reporting of such to the local Health Department; authorizes exclusion and readmission of students with suspected communicable diseases/conditions;
• Conducts first aid review programs for key personnel on a yearly basis and as requested;
• Prepares and submits reports to the local principal, school nurse coordinator, Director of Student Services, state Board of Health, and the Superintendent, as required;
• Provides consultation and referral to students' primary medical care providers for evaluation with treatment and follow-up, if necessary, for suspected health problems;
• Supports, with nursing knowledge and skills, school attendance for children who must use medication treatment of illness or chronic disabilities;
• Assists students, parents, and teachers to adapt to chronic health problems of students.
• Assures health needs of the school population are considered in the community's overall health planning.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Standards as set by the City-County Health Department and the Montana Department of Licensure.
• Be able to work with children and adults.
• Be able to perform the duties required as outlined in a consistent and proficient manner.
• Must hold a current Montana RN, LPN or CNA state Licensure.

Application deadline: Open until filled.