School Nurse LPN/RN

Job Title

Sunshine Enterprise USA is retained by our valued client to search and recruit for the following executive opening:

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW Orange County Public Schools is seeking compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide direct nursing care, health education, and emergency response in a dynamic school environment. Nurses work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, and community health partners to promote student wellness, manage chronic conditions, and ensure a safe learning environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and OCPS protocols.
• Perform health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, BMI) as required by Florida statutes.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Respond to medical emergencies; initiate CPR/AED and first aid as needed.
• Monitor and manage students with chronic conditions (diabetes, asthma, seizures, allergies).
• Develop and update Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs).
• Implement IHPs and 504 accommodations.
• Conduct health education for students, staff, and parents (handwashing, puberty, nutrition).
• Track immunizations and ensure compliance with Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH 680).
• Collaborate with school staff to identify and refer students with health concerns.
• Participate in IEP/504 meetings when health input is required.
• Assist with infection control (head lice, flu outbreaks, COVID protocols).
• Supervise LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) in delegated tasks.
• Perform nursing assessments and triage complex cases.
• Train staff on epinephrine auto-injectors, glucagon, and seizure protocols.
• Serve as case manager for medically fragile students.
• Lead health-related professional development for school staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• License: Current Florida RN license (or compact state)
• Certification: CPR/AED (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Experience: 1+ year clinical or pediatric nursing preferred
• Background: Level 2 fingerprint clearance (FDLE/FBI)
• Other: With OCPS Badge / willing to obtain OCPS badge

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.