About this role
Job Goal To promote and protect the health, safety, and educational success of students by providing nursing services, coordinating health care, managing student health needs, and supporting a safe and healthy school environment in accordance with Iowa law, the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, and district policies. Hours
• Minimum of 30 hours per week
Qualifications
• Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and HIPAA requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Student Health Services
• Assess and provide nursing care for illness, injury, and emergency situations.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, district policy, and Iowa law.
• Develop and implement Individual Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), and health-related accommodations for students with chronic health conditions.
• Coordinate care for students with special health needs, including diabetes, asthma, seizures, allergies, and other medical conditions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records.
Health Program Management
• Monitor student immunization compliance and health requirements.
• Coordinate state-required health screenings and referrals.
• Monitor communicable diseases and implement prevention and control measures.
• Maintain health office supplies, equipment, and medication inventory.
Health Education and Promotion
• Provide health education to students, staff, and families.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, injury prevention, and disease prevention.
• Participate in district wellness initiatives and school improvement efforts.
Collaboration and Consultation
• Serve as a health resource for students, parents, staff, physicians, and community agencies.
• Collaborate with special education teams, 504 teams, counselors, and administrators regarding student health needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and educational planning.
Delegation and Training
• Train and delegate health-related tasks to authorized school personnel as permitted by Iowa law.
• Monitor competency and compliance of delegated staff.
• Provide guidance during health emergencies and crisis situations.
Compliance and Professional Responsibilities
• Maintain current nursing licensure and required continuing education.
• Adhere to Iowa Board of Nursing regulations, district policies, and professional standards of school nursing practice.
• Prepare reports and documentation required by state and federal agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent or designee.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to lift and assist students as necessary.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, and computer work.
Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy, job performance standards, and applicable Iowa regulations.