Job Title: District Nurse
Job Classification: Certified Registered Nurse
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Work Schedule: Calendar Year
General Description:
The District Nurse provides leadership and oversight of health services across Career Academy Network of Public Schools. This role ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality nursing services to support student health, wellness, and academic success. The District Nurse serves as the network’s clinical authority, developing health policies and procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising school-based health staff, and serving as a resource to students, families, and school leaders.
Qualifications:
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana required.
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Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience; school nursing experience strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of state and federal school health regulations and reporting requirements.
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CPR certification required.
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Experience supervising or coordinating nursing or health staff preferred.
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Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide leadership and oversight of district-wide health and nursing services.
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Serve as the clinical authority for the network on student health, safety, and wellness.
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Develop, implement, and maintain network-wide health policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
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Ensure compliance with all state and federal health regulations, including immunization requirements, health screenings, medication administration, and reporting.
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Supervise, train, and evaluate all school-based nurses, health aides, and other health services staff across the network.
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Serve as a clinical resource to school administrators, teachers, and staff.
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Coordinate care for students with chronic health conditions or medical needs.
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Review and oversee Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), emergency action plans, and related health documentation.
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Establish and monitor medication administration protocols, ensuring safe storage, documentation, and compliance.
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Communicate with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies regarding student health needs.
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Respond to health emergencies and provide clinical guidance during crisis situations.
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Provide training and guidance to staff on health procedures, emergency response, and communicable disease protocols.
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Support attendance initiatives by addressing health-related barriers to student attendance.
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Collaborate with the Director of Student Services, and Leadership teams to support student wellness.
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Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
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Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and authorizer reporting related to health services.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
School Activities:
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Support school-based health initiatives, screenings, and wellness programs.
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Participate in professional development, leadership meetings, and network initiatives.
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Attend meetings related to student support, safety, and wellness planning.
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Travel between school sites as needed to support health services and staff.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
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Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
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Ability to lead and support health services across multiple school sites.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
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Commitment to the mission and values of Career Academy Network of Public Schools.
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Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.
What We Offer:
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success and educational outcomes.
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Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
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Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
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Comprehensive benefits package.
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The chance to contribute to an organization committed to excellence in education.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
