Student Specific Nurse (.5 FTE)

Student Specific Nurse (.5 FTE) JobID: 6369

• Position Type:

Health Services/ School Nurse

• Date Posted:

8/14/2026

• Location:

District Position

Position Title: Health Services/Student Specific School Nurse (Please note - nurse will need to ride the bus with the student to school and back home)

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal(s)

Summary: The School Nurse provides direct health services to individual students and participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the health services program.

The classroom/ 1:1 primary nurse provides direct care and health services to individual student(s) with health concerns and high medical needs, participates in the planning and implementation of these students' daily health concerns in accordance with the Individual health plan and health care providers orders for said student(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Assesses and manages health-related conditions to designated student(s).

Stays abreast of current information and trends in health care field and provides leadership in responding to new initiatives.

• Coordinates the school nurse and school-based management of health problems with the student (s), his/her family, the health care provider.

• Works with the school (building) nurse in contacting physician concerning health issues and medications in relation to their student (s).

• Participates in obtaining developmental health histories from parents and/or health records, observing student behavior in classroom settings, and initiating the routing of behavior checklists.

• Implements student (s) individual health plans and special emergency health services for assigned student (s).

• Assist building nurse in educational opportunities for classroom staff regarding their student(s) health related issues.

• Assures that school health services and activities are appropriately documented, both manually and electronically.

• Facilitates Medicaid reimbursement procedures for direct care related to their student(s)

• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct 1:1 care to assigned student(s)

Minimum Education or Experience:

LPN or RN degree required.

CPR certification required.

Licensure or Certification:

Current Iowa Nursing License: Current LPN Iowa Nursing License or Current Iowa Nursing License

• Professional Standards:

1.Quality of Work (Work is correct, precise, and neat; confidentiality is maintained, as job requires; work product presents positive/professional appearance.)

2.Quantity of work (The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; carries fair share of workload; seeks additional tasks.)

3.Knowledge of job (The job and job-related responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning.)

4.Creativity/Problem Solving (Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks.)

5.Interpersonal Skills (Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and district's customers.)

6.Dependability (Completes work in a timely fashion; reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; stable and calm in a crisis or an emergency; works independently.)

7.Professional Appearance (Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and "professional.")

8.Organizational Skills (Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity.)

9.Technical Skills (Exhibits proficiency in and uses required computer applications to maximize efficiency.)

10.Written/Verbal Communication (Convey information and ideas accurately and clearly to meet the needs of the reader, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly.)

11.Managing Change/ Adaptability (Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change.)

12.Professional Approach (Professional, positive, and helpful approach with customers. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a capacity to understand customer (internal and external) requirements and produces a professional level of service that is satisfactory.)

1. Flexibility (Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, technology. Willingly takes direction and will modify one's preferred way of doing things.)

2. Safety (Exhibits knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures of the learning environment and follows such procedures.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to perform basic nursing functions and duties, including first aid and basic emergency care.

• Ability to use and manage the health services database, record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, activities, health care plans, accommodations and medical interventions.

• Ability to collaboratively participate in and contribute to professional teams--Child Study Team, Student Assistance Team, IEP Team meeting. - This could apply?

• Ability to develop, manage and evaluate school health programs.

• Ability to follow health plan in accordance with IHP and care providers orders.

• Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations.

• Ability to make independent and timely nursing decisions and to triage.

• Ability to secure the cooperation and respect of students, staff and faculty.

• Ability to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships.

• Knowledge of case finding case management and advocacy.

• Knowledge of program management, including personnel supervision.

• Knowledge of family theory, assessment and intervention.

• Knowledge of current information and trends in health care; ability to provide leadership related to new initiatives.

• Knowledge of state requirements and laws pertaining to health services delivery and disease control.

• Knowledge of health care delivery systems and the concepts of primary health care.

• Knowledge of school health law, special education legislation and services and the scope of school nursing practice.

• Knowledge of contemporary health and psychosocial issues that influence children.

• Networking and collaboration skills.

• Possess ethnic and cultural sensitivity and competence.

• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality with students and staff regarding health services issues.

• Strong communication skills.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Ability to hear, speak, see, and carry out the routine duties of the position.

• Ability to lift and/or physically manipulate students in order to provide appropriate care (tracheal care, g-tube, seizure precautions) and/or in cases of emergency (CPR, Heimlich maneuver, etc.). It may be necessary to lift up to 80 pounds to waist level (with assistance), lift up to 30 pounds to shoulder level, and lift up to 25 pounds above head level.

• Ability to travel (drive) between attendance centers.

• Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% standing and 25% walking.

• Must *Constantly present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school age children and adults.

• Must be able to *Frequently work with interruptions during a work shift.

• Must be capable of *Frequently working with co-workers with different personalities.

• Must be capable of carrying a wheelchair, other mobility devices, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds for a distance of 20 feet.

• Must be capable of carrying a wheelchair, other mobility devices, equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds up 10 steps.

• Must be capable of sitting at different levels including adult and child height chairs (12 inches), benches and the floor and up and down movements to attain those different levels.

• Must be willing to come into contact with body fluids such as urine, blood and oral secretions and contagious diseases such as flu and the common cold.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be in non air-conditioned rooms. Tobacco, drug and alcohol-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, parents and the public.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.