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

POSITION: School Nurse - 10months + 16 days during the summer work schedule DATES: 2026-2027 School Year LOCATION: Howard T. Ennis SALARY: 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-scales Job 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 Nursing A minimum of three years clinical nursing experience as an RN, previous school nurse experience preferred Valid certification in CPR/AED Clean Criminal Background Check, Child Protection Registry and TB Clearance required prior to employment Responsibilities: Coordinate the delivery of health and wellness services to students, including annual screenings Adhere to state guidelines for nursing to ensure the health and wellness of students and staff Conduct daily nursing procedures including, but not limited to, offering medical care, dispensing medications and documenting office visits Communicate with parents, physicians, staff and community as necessary to ensure student and staff wellness Maintain confidentiality of all medical cases following state and federal laws Accompany students with medical needs requiring nursing support on field trips Collaborate 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 students Participate in IEP meetings as required Keep accurate student health records Participate in staff meetings and professional development classes as necessary Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students The 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.net Outside Applicants & Substitutes Complete 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.