School Nurse Needed | Kokomo, IN | 25/26 School Year

Are you a nurse seeking a fresh opportunity or change of pace? Do you have a passion for student health and well-being? Step into an exciting role as a School Nurse for next school year and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the school community.

Position Details:

• Compensation: $40/hr
• Start Date: August 4, 2025 
• Location: Kokomo, IN
• Duration: 25/26 School Year
• Hours/Week: 37.5 hours/week
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 
• No nights, no weekends, no holidays

Qualifications:

• RN (preferred)
• Would consider LPNs
• Previous school experience or experience with school aged kids (preferred)

This is a unique opportunity to join a supportive team and make an impact on the next generation. If you’re ready to bring your dedication and expertise to this role, apply now and help create a healthier school community!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting plans for students
• Promotes healthy practices and nursing services to the students in general education classes
• Coordinates services with other special services personnel within the school
• Communicates with school administrators, teachers and other staff members about students with specific health problems adhering to HIPAA and federal laws
• Follows the school’s district policies for health, emergency care, accidents, drug abuse and bullying
• Notifies school Administers, local health department, parents and staff about confirmed communicable diseases within the school
• Writes student’s IEP goals related to student’s health condition that is impacting student’s learning 
• Completes and files school and state reports regarding screenings, immunizations, physicals, etc.
• Charts pertinent information on student’s health file
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies as applicable
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and the health department
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services
• Maintains security of school health supplies and medications
• Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum 
• Serves as a resource person on health issues
• Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required
• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children
• Identifies abnormal growth and development, symptoms of disease and discuss with parents
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources
• Ability to develop positive working relationships

Additional Info:

The Certified School Nurse (CSN) identifies and treatshealth conditions among students in the school setting. The CSN providesinstruction for the student’s general wellbeing and disease prevention. TheCertified School Nurse must assess the student’s physical condition in theschool setting and refer the student to appropriate resources as needed to besuccessful in school.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current nursing license for the state in which the nursepractices
• Certification or Credential in school nursing, required 
• One year prior school nursing experience required
• Pediatric experience, preferred 
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age