School Nurse

Sparta Area School District is searching for a full-time School Nurse to join our Student Services team for the 2024-2025 school year. We are a proud learning community with a focus on positive relationships and collaboration. Our staff have a strong desire to meet our mission, which is "to educate all students academically, emotionally, and socially, to inspire curiosity and resilience."

Qualification:

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and must have completed coursework in public/community health. Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree and be eligible for Wisconsin DPI Licensure. Preferred applicants will possess the following:

• Working knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting school health services, public health issues, medical disorders and treatment, and child growth and development
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and adults
• Strong interest in promoting teamwork and collaboration
• Experience in a school-based environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills Duties of the

Position:

• Coordinate the District's health services to students and employees of the District and ensure that those District services comply with all Federal and State laws
• Serve as health consultant to administrators, school personnel. parents and students in regard to health needs of students and employees
• Supervise Health Aides within the school buildings in conjunction with Building Principals and the Director of Student Services
• Provide professional development for teachers upon request through demonstration and presentation
• Maintain immunization and physical health records per state statute and Board policy
• Participate in IEP teams of students with special health problems
• Coordinate screening programs
• Supervise administration of medications by specific teachers or staff according to school policy
• Be part of the health curriculum planning committee
• Coordinate emergency nursing services
• Train identified staff in first aid, CPR and use of the AED device
• Work in cooperation with the Monroe County Health Department
• Document nursing services that qualify for MA billing
• Serve on District-wide committees relevant to school health services
• Maintain a daily log of health services rendered by the nurse and by those under their supervision Required license

Number :

Preference given to candidates with a school nursing license with DPI (license #7075) Start date: July 1, 2024

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $83,803.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person