Registered Nurse, School Health
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, School Health maintains and/or improves students’ health so they can fully benefit from their educational experiences, and promotes optimal health status and lifestyles through collaboration among home, school, and community. The nurse establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program in accordance with Florida nursing regulations and School Board policies, develops individualized student health plans, and coordinates student care with school staff, families, and health care providers. The position is classified as exempt, has a 196-day work calendar, and is compensated under the Broward Teachers Union–Technical Support Professional (BTU-TSP) Pay Grade 20, with a listed salary range of $52,975 to $75,853. Employment is advertised from October 22, 2026, until filled.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
- At least two years of clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, or a similar nursing specialty.
- Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Florida State Board of Nursing, in good standing.
- Valid CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained according to American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards.
- Successful completion of job-related tests: Medication at 85% and Universal Precautions at 100%.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Computer skills as required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
- Apply nursing theory and current nursing techniques and information when making decisions in the school setting; share health and wellness information with peers, students, families, staff, other professionals, and the community.
- Establish, review, and revise a comprehensive school health program in consultation with school administration, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and School Board policies.
- Assist with training, supervising, and evaluating paraprofessionals, and determine the orientation and supervision needed to comply with the Nurse Practice Act and other legal requirements.
- Conduct in-service programs for school personnel on health-related issues.
- Establish processes to identify students at risk for physical and psychosocial problems, communicate student health needs to school personnel, and establish follow-up for referrals.
- Complete written reports to support continuity and accountability of the health program.
- Develop individualized student health plans using the nursing process, including gathering health and developmental information from students, families, school personnel, and health care professionals.
- Use student health and educational data to determine nursing diagnoses, coordinate care to reduce duplication, and identify relationships between health status and learning ability.
- Develop nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions tailored to student needs.
- Implement nursing actions guided by care plans to promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, and support rehabilitation.
- Coordinate student health care with school staff, students, principals, parents, and health care providers, particularly for students with chronic health conditions.
Benefits
- Salary and benefits are paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
