District Nurse, RN Required in South Bend, Indiana at Career Academy of South Bend, Inc.

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:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience; school nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal school health regulations and reporting requirements.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience supervising or coordinating nursing or health staff preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of district-wide health and nursing services.
• Serve as the clinical authority for the network on student health, safety, and wellness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain network-wide health policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal health regulations, including immunization requirements, health screenings, medication administration, and reporting.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate all school-based nurses, health aides, and other health services staff across the network.
• Serve as a clinical resource to school administrators, teachers, and staff.
• Coordinate care for students with chronic health conditions or medical needs.
• Review and oversee Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), emergency action plans, and related health documentation.
• Establish and monitor medication administration protocols, ensuring safe storage, documentation, and compliance.
• Communicate with families, healthcare providers, and community agencies regarding student health needs.
• Respond to health emergencies and provide clinical guidance during crisis situations.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on health procedures, emergency response, and communicable disease protocols.
• Support attendance initiatives by addressing health-related barriers to student attendance.
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Services, and Leadership teams to support student wellness.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and authorizer reporting related to health services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

School Activities:

• Support school-based health initiatives, screenings, and wellness programs.
• Participate in professional development, leadership meetings, and network initiatives.
• Attend meetings related to student support, safety, and wellness planning.
• Travel between school sites as needed to support health services and staff.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Ability to lead and support health services across multiple school sites.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Career Academy Network of Public Schools.
• 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:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student success and educational outcomes.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to contribute to an organization committed to excellence in education.
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.