School Nurse (Temporary Full-time 2026-2027 School Year)

School Nurse (Temporary Full-time 2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 37354 Position Type: Student Support Services/School NurseDate Posted: 10/7/2026Location: Howard T. Ennis SchoolDate Available: 11/30/2026 Closing Date: 10/21/2026District: Indian River School District Additional Information: Show/Hide POSITION: School Nurse - 10months + 16 days during the summer work scheduleDATES: 2026-2027 School YearLOCATION: Howard T. EnnisSALARY: Nurses are paid on the teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary schedule can be found on the district website: https://www.irsd.net/salary-scalesJob Summary: Provides preventive health services to facilitate the student's optimal physical and mental growth and development. Identifies health related issues and provides such services as administering medical care, health education, and referrals if necessary. Supports the education process by working to address the health needs of the students.Qualifications: Certification: Must meet the State of Delaware Certification requirements as a School Nurse and hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in NursingA minimum of three years clinical nursing experience as an RN, previous school nurse experience preferredValid certification in CPR/AEDClean Criminal Background Check, Child Protection Registry and TB Clearance required prior to employmentResponsibilities:Coordinate the delivery of health and wellness services to students, including annual screeningsAdhere to state guidelines for nursing to ensure the health and wellness of students and staffConduct daily nursing procedures including, but not limited to, offering medical care, dispensing medications and documenting office visitsCommunicate with parents, physicians, staff and community as necessary to ensure student and staff wellnessMaintain confidentiality of all medical cases following state and federal lawsAccompany students with medical needs requiring nursing support on field tripsCollaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all studentsParticipate in IEP meetings as requiredKeep accurate student health recordsParticipate in staff meetings and professional development classes as necessaryPerform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the studentsThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of job functions.Application Procedure: The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):Complete online application and apply for the positions you are interested in at www.irsd.netOutside Applicants & SubstitutesComplete online application, attach resume, college transcripts (if applicable), certificates (if applicable), and three professional letters of reference or online reference surveys completed within the last year. (References from friends or family members will not be accepted) The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause. The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.