Nurse 2026-27 (anticipated)
About The Position
Position Summary: Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the school health program. Provide direct health services to individual students and staff. Qualifications, Certification & Experience Current license as a registered nurse (RN) from the Iowa Board of Nursing Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Nursing Knowledge of professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act and other statutes and regulations Current CPR certification Completed studies designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: health concerns of school youth physical and emotional health of children and adults community agencies/resources legal rights and due process Ability to manage the components of the School Health Program Personal Performance Criteria Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students Contributes to creating a positive work environment Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job Works independently and with confidence Demonstrates ability to adjust to new and changing situations Effective oral and written communication skills Professional Performance Criteria Manages School Health services. Implements the Nursing Process and Standards of School Nursing Practice (NASN 2005) Maintains accurate health records on all students Promotes optimal environmental health Assists in evaluating the School Health Program PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth Keeps current with appropriate nursing content and school health instructional techniques and strategies (e.g. participation in professional organizations, workshops, conferences, including the development of technology skills) Applies knowledge gained through professional growth Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities Works collaboratively to select and implement building and district goals Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation Participates when appropriate in curriculum development and building/district assignments Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, etc.) Salary dependent upon degree and years of similar experience.
Requirements
- Current license as a registered nurse (RN) from the Iowa Board of Nursing
- Knowledge of professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act and other statutes and regulations
- Current CPR certification
- Completed studies designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: health concerns of school youth physical and emotional health of children and adults community agencies/resources legal rights and due process
- Ability to manage the components of the School Health Program
- Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
- Contributes to creating a positive work environment
- Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
- Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
- Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
- Works independently and with confidence
- Demonstrates ability to adjust to new and changing situations
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Nursing
Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the school health program
- Provide direct health services to individual students and staff
- Manage School Health services
- Implement the Nursing Process and Standards of School Nursing Practice (NASN 2005)
- Maintain accurate health records on all students
- Promote optimal environmental health
- Assist in evaluating the School Health Program
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
- Keeps current with appropriate nursing content and school health instructional techniques and strategies
- Applies knowledge gained through professional growth
- Contributes and participates in a positive manner to building and district professional growth opportunities
- Works collaboratively to select and implement building and district goals
- Remains informed on building and district policies and works cooperatively toward their implementation
- Participates when appropriate in curriculum development and building/district assignments
- Meets responsibilities beyond the school day related to school functions
- Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to job responsibilities
- Assumes leadership roles (committee participation, department chairs, etc.)
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