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The short version
You would lead the campus clinic independently, not as one nurse on a larger team.
Employer research, Sep 4, 2026
A school nurse on staff named flexibility, coworkers, environment, autonomy, and space as the parts of the job that felt good.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-04-11Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
- Tuition support
Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget.
IDEA Public Schools · employer research
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As of 2026- Charge opportunities
LPN leads the campus clinic independently rather than as part of a larger nursing team.
IDEA Public Schools · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
You may apply for up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
LPN at IDEA Parmer Park: $24.41/hr with 0 years of experience
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
LPN at IDEA Parmer Park: posted range tops at $30.51/hr
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$1,000.00
LPN full-time and part-time sign-on, IDEA Valley View, Aug 2026
As of 2026
- Relocation
IDEA may offer a relocation allowance for the LPN role if applicable; amount not stated
As of 2026
- Benefits
LPN role eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment
As of 2026
- Benefits
Referral bonuses offered; amount not stated
As of 2026
The units
Campus clinic (Academy K-5; K-12 care offered)
LPN leads the campus clinic alone for up to 1,600 students; health services, state screenings, 100% immunization compliance.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSchool nurse (RN)
A current employee reviewed a School Nurse - Registered Nurse role, indicating RN school-nurse positions exist.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- pay dissatisfaction
- A current school RN scored the job 1.0 and listed pay among the main drawbacks.
Sources
As of 2024-04-11Source: glassdoor.com- autonomy and clinic environment
- The same school nurse cited flexibility, coworkers, environment, autonomy, and space as positives.
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As of 2024-04-11Source: glassdoor.com- management and support
- The school nurse flagged weak support, management, and leadership as cons.
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As of 2024-04-11Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- overall recommend rate
- Company rating is 2.8 from 1,042 reviews, with 37% saying they would recommend IDEA to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
A current school RN scored the job 1.0 and listed pay, weak support, and leadership among the drawbacks.
Sources
As of 2024-04-11Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Austin, TX
Trade stressful commutes for post-shift dips at Barton Springs and paddleboarding Lady Bird Lake. Austin anchors elite clinical facilities like Dell Seton alongside an energetic lifestyle where living costs sit about 2% below the national average. From South Congress breakfast tacos to shaded Mueller trails, you'll build a high-impact nursing career without sacrificing downtime.
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- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 98.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,729/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $93,658/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does IDEA Public Schools hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to IDEA Public Schools, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from IDEA Public Schools
- New grads welcomed
- LVN
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at IDEA Public Schools sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-IDEA-Public-Schools-E561659-RVW86236411.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-04-11
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-IDEA-Public-Schools-EI_IE561659.11,30.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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