2026-2027 School Nurse - Audubon Baton Rouge

Audubon Schools•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the physical health and well-being of the school community. The School Nurse will deliver and coordinate health and wellness services for families, conduct and coordinate health screening programs, and provide basic First Aid to students. This role involves referring identified health problems to appropriate resources, assessing and evaluating ill students, and interpreting health status to students, parents, and school personnel. The nurse will also plan, coordinate, and implement health instruction programs, maintain health records, monitor medication policies, and ensure staff are trained for emergency care. Additionally, the position requires working with the SAT team on student Health Plans and Section 504 Individualized Assistance Plans, communicating effectively with families, and assisting in maintaining a healthy and safe school environment. The nurse will also provide district and building-level support, including training and technical assistance, and serve on the School Wellness Committee. Professionalism, commitment to the Audubon Community, and fostering an environment of respect and rapport are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Hold a license from the State Board of Nursing or have previous experience as a Registered Nurse
At least 2 year’s experience as a RN
Eligible for certification by the State Department of Education as a School Nurse
Experience in and/or understanding of the public school system including charter schools is desirable

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing
Experience working as a nurse with children or adolescents
Experience working within an elementary school environment

Responsibilities

Deliver and coordinate health and wellness services for families
Conduct and coordinate health screening programs at periodic intervals or on referral, as specified by local and state guidelines
Provide basic First Aid to students
Refers identified health problems to the appropriate resource for correction and/or amelioration
Send home DIET form to parents for pediatrician to fill out for food allergies
Initiates follow-up of basic health problems as required
Assesses and evaluates ill students during the school day and provides appropriate care and/or referrals as necessary
Interprets health status and/or problems to the student, parents, and school personnel and makes recommendations when appropriate
Plans, coordinates and implements a program of health instruction
Provide health pockets for students by grade or homeroom
Provide vision and hearing screenings on all referred students as well as K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th graders and communicate to parents of those who failed screening
Provide dental screenings for 2nd grade students and refer those in need of treatment
Serves as a resource to school personnel regarding various aspects of health education
Work with SAT team to create and implement student Health Plans and Section 504 Individualized Assistance Plans as needed
Maintain constant communication with families regarding all health related instances
Assists in the control of communicable diseases within the school
Assess and assist in maintaining a healthy and safe school environment
Maintain and monitor appropriate health and wellness supplies for campus
Maintains up to date cumulative health records on all students and completed required administrative records
Monitor, train and assist school personnel to comply with medication policies
Collect and manage all necessary information pertaining to a student’s immunization history and hearing/vision screenings and ensure this information is entered into the state database
Ensure appropriate staff are trained to administer emergency care(i.e. CPR, AED, etc.)
Ensure appropriate staff are trained to respond to student emergencies
Work with the Director of Special Populations to create and implement systems for program administration, including referral methods, data collection and storage
Provide training and technical assistance as necessary, especially in areas mandated by local, state and federal guidelines
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and community
Demonstrate sensitivity to families’ and teachers’ individual differences and cultural backgrounds
Allocate time and resources effectively
Respect confidentiality
Serve on the School Wellness Committee
Encourage and model respectful talk, active listening and turn taking
Acknowledge students’ backgrounds and lives outside of the classroom
Exhibit body language indicative of warmth and caring to students
Encourage and model politeness and support for all community members
Encourage and model fairness in all interactions
Cultivate positive two-way communication between school and families
Create frequent opportunities for families to engage in the learning process
Regularly work with colleagues to share and plan for student success
Participate in professional development opportunities that emphasize improving practice
Regularly participate in or initiate school activities which further the mission of the school
Regularly participate in or initiate activities which emphasize community service
Supports students even in the face of difficult situations or conflicting policies
Fulfills organizational mandates regarding policies and procedures