School Nurse

  • School City of Hammond
  • Hammond, Indiana
  • Full Time
School Nurse

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Full time School City of Hammond

Description

GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the health services and needs of students. Provide health education programs in the schools, maintain accurate health records and carry out the health activities as assigned by the Supervisor of Health Services and the building administrator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION:

Provide basic medical care and first aid to students, staff and visitors in accordance with School City of Hammond procedures, guidelines and policies.

Maintain accurate and updated health records

Inform staff of medical conditions of students as needed

Perform necessary and state mandated health screenings

Assist parents and students with mandated health information

Assist the school administrator with identifying hazardous, unsafe or unhealthy conditions on school property

Develop and participate in Wellness Programs

Participate in building and Health Services staff meetings

Participate in case conferences and write health care plans for students with medical needs

Implement policies on exclusions and readmission of students with contagious or infectious diseases

Apprise the school administrator of accidents, injuries or medical problems as needed

Complete On the Job Injury, accident and incident reports as soon as possible

Other duties as directed by the principal or the Supervisor of Health Services

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THIS POSITION:

Basic knowledge Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.

Must have good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Current Indiana License as a Registered Nurse

Current CPR card

3 years experience as a Registered Nurse desirable

Bilingual a plus

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Dependability

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Ability to work independently

Ability to work well with staff, students, parents and the general public

Ability to communicate and serve a diverse population

Demonstrate good communication skills - oral and written

Ability to organize and prioritize

Ability to multi task

Ability to meet assigned deadlines
Job ID: 518839214
Originally Posted on: 4/26/2026

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