Remote School Nurse Position - Full-Time

Jordan Valley School Nurse - Jordan Valley
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Job Type:Part-Time
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This position is a half-time (0.5 FTE) school nurse role in which two nurses share one full-time (1.0 FTE) position. The role follows a 186-day contract, with each nurse working half of the contract days. Work schedules are coordinated between the two assigned nurses to ensure consistent health services coverage for students.
This position is part-time for the 2026-27 school year, and will begin on August 10, 2026.
The Nurse manages the health services program for the assessment, evaluation maintenance and improvement of the health of students and staff to enhance the educational process of students by maximizing their health and well-being, modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning, and promoting an optimal level of wellness.
Health-related emergencies
Student health care plans
Provide professional advice and support to school staff regarding students with acute or chronic health conditions including diabetic, g-tubes, epilepsy, and psychiatric.
Stock and manage the nurse’s clinic.
Manage annual flu clinic for staff.
Develop protocols, procedures and policy recommendations for meeting student’s health care needs in the school setting.
Determine tasks that may be appropriately delegated to licensed or unlicensed assistive personnel, on a student-by-student basis, and provide appropriate training, documentation and follow up.
When applicable, direct, monitor and evaluate aides, assistants, volunteers, unlicensed and/or licensed personnel providing health services.
Oversee and coordinate care of students served by independently contracted nurses to provide health care that cannot be provided by unlicensed personnel.
Serve as an advisor to the school staff on health conditions that may be appropriately medicated at school and on medications that require the services of a licensed nurse.
Maintain student immunization and record keeping requirements.
Conduct vision screenings at each school according to Canyons School District policy.
Preform vision screening clinics to assure that proper techniques are followed and appropriate records maintained.
Notify parent in writing when a vision screening indicates a problem, which may require treatment by an eye care professional.
Develop and coordinate guidelines, procedures and training in First Aid and CPR/AED for schools and staff.
Consult appropriate staff and administrators, families, primary care providers and other school personnel concerning health related factors that may impact the students’ education.
Assist schools in maintaining required documentation for compliance with Canyons District policy, Utah State and Federal Laws such as:
Medication Administration documents.
Immunization records.
Document, compile and complete Utah State mandated school health reports including vision and immunization reports.
Collaborate with community agencies to provide resources for students and families through serving on committees, task forces, etc.
During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.
The complex role of the school nurse demands, but is not limited to, an understanding and knowledge of:
Community including community as a system.
Applicable laws, regulations and standards pertaining to school nurse practice (Utah Nurse Practice Act and Rules).
Current nursing research and theory and its application to daily practice.
In addition, the school nurse needs to have the ability to:
Identify community resources and agencies for students and staff.
Effectively collaborate with other health care professionals and community resources.
Utilize the computer in health-related searches, email communication, data collection, and formation of reports.
Work independently and make timely nursing decisions.
Maintain effective and appropriate nursing skills through continuing education.
the machines, tools and equipment used; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
Possess a valid current license to practice nursing in the State of Utah.
Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check. NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
While performing the duties of this job, the District Nurse is regularly required to speak and/or hear. Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
It is the employee’s responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures.