School Nurse RN or LPN

Beacon Health System•Granger, IN

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Registered Nurse position for the South Bend Community School Corporation in South Bend, IN. We're proud to offer a $6,000 Sign On Bonus for this position. Be a Beacon. Make a Difference. At Beacon Health System, you're not just part of a team, you're part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve. As a School Nurse, you'll provide comprehensive health services to students by assessing health needs, delivering appropriate care, and serving as a resource for parents, teachers, staff, and administrators. This role ensures a safe and healthy school environment by addressing health concerns, managing medical conditions, and promoting overall wellness. At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it's built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives. We call this commitment The Beacon Way-a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN license in the State of Indiana.
CPR certification required; valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Strong clinical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students, families, and staff.
Ability to manage electronic health records and maintain organized documentation.
Physical ability to provide CPR, assist in lifting students, and perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in school nursing, public health, pediatrics, or community nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts health assessments and administer mandatory screenings (vision, dental, hearing, height/weight) for students.
Collaborates with parents, teachers, and students to discuss health appraisals and recommend follow-up care.
Delivers care to ill, medically fragile, or injured students by providing first aid, administering medications, and performing specialized medical treatments according to physician instructions and with parental consent.
Counsels students and families on health conditions, mental health, substance abuse, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Supports students with chronic illnesses and high-risk conditions (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures) to help them achieve optimal health and functionality.
Provides emergency medical treatment and assess urgent health situations.
Assesses and address situations involving student safety, abuse, and other health-related issues, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Maintains accurate immunization records and ensure compliance with immunization requirements.
Promotes a healthy school environment through education on health topics like nutrition, hygiene, and medication management.
Maintains confidentiality of student health records while adhering to communicable disease control standards.
Participates in professional development, departmental meetings, and continuing education.
Supports school events, health fairs, athletic physicals, and flu clinics as needed.
Acts as a liaison between the school and community health agencies or medical facilities.
Maintains organized health records, including daily logs, medication administration records, and incident reports.
Primarily works in a school environment; may travel within the school district.
May require flexible hours for school events and health emergencies.