About this opportunity
Jefferson County Public Schools lists this School Nurse opportunity in florence, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Classified - Professional
Date Posted:
8/12/2026
Location:
Health Services
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until filled
TITLE: School Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is a licensed registered nurse in the State of Kentucky
Has three years of nursing experience
Possesses a valid driver's license
Has demonstrated the ability or potential to work effectively with students, parents, and staff
REPORTS TO: Executive Director Student Services/ Director of Health Services
JOB GOAL: Collaborate with all stakeholders to intervene with actual and potential student health problems and provide case management services support. To promote school-wide health and safety initiatives and build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy and learning.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides care to students and staff who need emergency care due to injury or who present with an acute illness
Within the nurse's scope of practice and state laws, trains and delegates to unlicensed school
personnel medication administration and/or the delivery of health services as ordered by a licensed health care provider. Delegation to others involves initial assessment, training, competency validation, supervision Assist faculty and staff in monitoring chronic medical conditions
Coordinate care and student emergency action plans related to diabetes, seizures, asthma, allergies and use of emergency medications i.e. Epi-Pen, Glucagon and Diastat
Obtain parental consent for health services
Develop an Individual Health Plan (IHP) for children with chronic disease
Serve on advisory committees/consultation for health accommodations necessary to support student individual education care plans, (i.e. 504 & IEP).
Assist with the development of school emergency response plan for emergencies and disasters and the training of staff to respond appropriately within applicable state laws
Address potential health problems that are barriers to learning or symptoms of underlying medical conditions by coordinating and assisting with mandated screenings, i.e., vision, hearing and scoliosis
Initiate referrals according to state and school policies
Provide staff educational in-services (but not limited to), i.e. CPR/First Aid/AED training and OSHA bloodborne pathogen and infection control updates
Monitor immunizations and report communicable diseases as required by law
Review immunization records for compliance to state laws and school policies
Assist in evaluation of school emotional environment to decrease potential bullying and violence and/or an environment that is not conducive to optimal mental health and learning
Provide health education information directly to individual students, groups of students, or classes and provide guidance and consultation about health education curriculum;
Promote health awareness activities such fairs for staff and families and consult with other school staff , i.e. food service personnel, physical education teachers, FRYSC, regarding healthy lifestyles and staff wellness programs
Serve as a member of the coordinated school health team that promotes the health and well-being of school members through collaborative efforts
Provide case management information to families through telephone calls, written communication and home visits as needed
Serve as a representative of the school community and communicate with community health providers, and community health agencies/partnerships, to promote the health of the community
Maintain professional growth through participation in educational endeavors necessary for current licenser and participation and membership in professional organizations at local, state, and national levels
When necessary, make home visits to identify needs and assist parents in utilizing existing resources for providing care of the students
Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as requested by the supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary-Professional III Salary Schedule
8 hours per day
40 hours per week
187 days
9 - months
Board approved
Revised 10/9/2014, 6/10/2021
Worksite address
florence, KY, 41022, US
Who can apply
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