School Nurse

School Nurse

Salary: $55,000 annually
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Reports To: Director of Operations / School Leader (as assigned)

About Hope Leadership Academy

Hope Leadership Academy (HLA) is committed to creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where every scholar can learn and thrive. We believe student health and wellness are essential to academic success, and we are seeking a compassionate, organized School Nurse to support the needs of our students and school community.

Position Summary

The School Nurse provides direct health services to students and supports a healthy, safe learning environment. This role manages daily student health needs, medication administration, health plans, required screenings, compliance documentation, and wellness education supports. The School Nurse collaborates closely with families, staff, and community providers to ensure students receive appropriate care and accommodations.

Key Responsibilities

Student Health Services

• Provide first aid and nursing care to students and staff as needed


• Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate next steps (return to class, parent contact, referral, emergency response)


• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with policy, physician orders, and state requirements


• Maintain and update individualized health plans (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergies)

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records and documentation


• Track and support compliance with immunizations, physicals, and required health forms


• Conduct or coordinate mandated health screenings (vision, hearing, BMI, etc., as applicable)


• Support reporting requirements and documentation for health-related incidents and needs

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate with families regarding student health needs, medication plans, and follow-up requirements


• Collaborate with school staff to support accommodations, 504 plans, and student safety plans related to health needs


• Coordinate with community health providers and agencies when needed

Health & Safety Support

• Support schoolwide health and safety protocols (infection control, sanitation guidance, illness management)


• Assist with emergency preparedness, including drills and health-related response plans


• Provide staff guidance on health-related procedures (e.g., epi-pen use, diabetes plans, seizure response)

Student Wellness

• Promote student wellness through education, prevention, and health-related resources


• Support attendance efforts by addressing health barriers to learning when appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Current nursing license (RN or LPN, as required/allowed by state and school policy)


• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain promptly)


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive student information


• Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills


• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and diverse school teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a school or pediatric setting


• Experience developing health plans and supporting 504/IEP health accommodations


• Familiarity with state school health requirements and reporting expectations


• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus (if relevant to your community)

Core Competencies

• Compassionate, student-centered care


• Calm decision-making in urgent situations


• Strong attention to detail and compliance


• Professional communication and collaboration


• Reliability and follow-through