School Nurse

Recognized among the nation’s top‑performing STEM schools, Friendship Aspire Academies turns potential into possibility for every student we serve. We are seeking bold, mission‑driven leaders who can translate vision into measurable results.

Rooted in the Friendship Education Foundation’s commitment to educational equity, our academies deliver a world‑class experience to historically underserved communities, an experience that sparks curiosity, drives high achievement, and shapes ethical, capable citizens ready to lead.

What sets us apart?

• Proven, high‑performance results. Consistently strong test scores and college‑readiness metrics place our campuses among the best‑in‑class for STEM education.
• Whole‑child focus. Evidence‑based behavior supports, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and enriching after‑school programs ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Immersive STEM instruction. Through hands‑on science exploration, real‑world technology application, engineering design challenges, and rigorous mathematical problem‑solving, scholars learn to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead confidently in tomorrow’s tech‑driven economy.

If you’re ready to helm a school where unwavering standards meet uncompromising support and where every scholar is prepared to excel in advanced STEM pathways, join us at Friendship Aspire Academies. Together, we’ll keep setting the pace for top‑performing schools nationwide.

*Job Description*

A school nurse is a licensed healthcare professional who promotes student health and academic success within an educational setting. They provide immediate first aid, manage chronic conditions, administer daily medications, and conduct routine health screenings.

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Duties

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*Nursing Services*

• Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols.
• Serve as a health advocate for students.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school.
• Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs.
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of campus health programs and make changes based on findings.

*Instruction*

• Participate in the development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.
• Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

*Consultation*

• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Participate in IEP meetings, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan.
• Collaborate with other professionals regarding the implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items.
• Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with the permission of the principal.
• Communicate regularly with the principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff regarding health services issues.

*Administration*

• Review and evaluate immunization records.
• Supervise and train staff.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Arkansas Department of Health rule, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

*Professional Development*

• Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

*Equipment Used:*

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier.

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Qualifications

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*Education/Certification*

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
• BSN is highly preferred
• Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Arkansas

*Special Knowledge/Skills*

• Knowledgeable of health appraisal to identify student health defects,
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures

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Experience

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• Two years of nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or community health

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• School

License/

Certification

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person