District Nurse, RN Required

Career Academy Network of Public Schools•South Bend, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Nurse provides leadership and oversight of health services across Career Academy Network of Public Schools. This role ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality nursing services to support student health, wellness, and academic success. The District Nurse serves as the network’s clinical authority, developing health policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising school-based health staff, and serving as a resource to students, families, and school leaders.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana required.
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
Knowledge of state and federal school health regulations and reporting requirements.
CPR certification required.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
Ability to lead and support health services across multiple school sites.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Commitment to the mission and values of Career Academy Network of Public Schools.
Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills.

Nice To Haves

school nursing experience strongly preferred
Experience supervising or coordinating nursing or health staff preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of district-wide health and nursing services.
Serve as the clinical authority for the network on student health, safety, and wellness.
Develop, implement, and maintain network-wide health policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal health regulations, including immunization requirements, health screenings, medication administration, and reporting.
Supervise, train, and evaluate all school-based nurses, health aides, and other health services staff across the network.
Serve as a clinical resource to school administrators, teachers, and staff.
Coordinate care for students with chronic health conditions or medical needs.
Review and oversee Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), emergency action plans, and related health documentation.
Establish and monitor medication administration protocols, ensuring safe storage, documentation, and compliance.
Communicate with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies regarding student health needs.
Respond to health emergencies and provide clinical guidance during crisis situations.
Provide training and guidance to staff on health procedures, emergency response, and communicable disease protocols.
Support attendance initiatives by addressing health-related barriers to student attendance.
Collaborate with the Director of Student Services, and Leadership teams to support student wellness.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and authorizer reporting related to health services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support school-based health initiatives, screenings, and wellness programs.
Participate in professional development, leadership meetings, and network initiatives.
Attend meetings related to student support, safety, and wellness planning.
Travel between school sites as needed to support health services and staff.