School Nurse

School Nurse Iron Mountain School District 512 Building•Iron Mountain, Michigan This job is also posted in Iron Mountain School District Job Details

Job ID:

5694706

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION IMPS

Part-Time School Nurse for 2026-2027

POSITION TITLE:

School Nurse

REPORTS TO

Building Principals

WORK DAYS

181 (student days)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Iron Mountain Public Schools Nurse serves in a pivotal role to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, the school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings and coordinates referrals to the medical, home, or private healthcare provider. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment (National Association of School Nurses/American Nurses Association [

NASN / ANA

].

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as liaison between the school staff, family, and family physicians to promote effective patient case management. Consult with staff and IEP teams. Identify, assess, and evaluate the health status of the pupil in order to make a nursing diagnosis. Interpret individual student's health status and plan action for eliminating, minimizing, or accepting the health problems that interfere educational benefit. Trains staff and support staff as needed on daily management of chronic illness and potentially emergent situations for, but not limited to: Chronic conditions (diabetes, asthma, seizures, severe allergies), and other medical treatment such as CPR, First Aid, Epi-Pen administration, concussion awareness. Mental health support. Emergency care. Injury and illness care and prevention. Enforces established infection control policies and procedures on the exclusion and readmission of students with infectious and contagious diseases. As a special education team member, initiates modifications in the educational program when indicated by the health or developmental status of the pupil and assists with formulating an appropriate health care plan. Obtain physician and parent authorization where indicated. Recommends modifications of the student's educational program/environment. Ensures that sanitary standards of the schools are being met and maintains OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials. Records proper documentation of health records on all students, including IEP reports. Aids with requisitions needed for supplies and equipment. Maintains professional competence and seeks professional development. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skilled in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Perform other duties as may be assigned by administration.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

This position works in a variety of settings including classrooms and outdoors and may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, dust; noise level moderate to loud.

RIGHT TO REVISE

This Job Description is not meant to be all-inclusive and the School reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary without advance notice. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE

is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; content knowledge; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies. ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; and ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors the school nurse position.

Experience:

Pediatric or community health experience 2-years of relevant experience in nursing•preferred

Education:

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution

Required Testing:

None Specified Continuing Educational Training:

As Determined

Certificate & Licenses:

Valid RN License or higher (required) Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid•First Responder MDE School Nurse Certificate (required)

Clearances:

Fingerprint clearance Criminal Background check clearance

CBA Status:

Exempt Approval Date:

5/5/26

Salary:

$28•$30 per hour

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt __________________________________ Employee Signature Date ___________________________________ Superintendent Date

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required