School Nurse - RN
Young World Physical Education, Hensley, AR, United States
School Nurse - RN
Sheridan School District (AR) – East End Middle School, Hensley, Arkansas
Job Details
Job ID:
5669463
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 29, 2026
Job Description
Terms of Employment
185 day contract; 7.75 hours per day.
Salary based on district salary schedule for the position.
10 days sick leave per year of employment.
3 days personal leave.
School holidays off work.
Personal Qualifications
Possess a current nursing license to practice professional nursing in Arkansas and successfully complete any required or desired training and/or certifications for the position.
Must pass an Arkansas State Police background check, an FBI background check, and a Department of Human Services background check all at your own expense. ($49.25)
Must be able to work cooperatively with others as well as have a calm, patient demeanor with everyone.
Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively.
Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Must have an interest in children and want to be an integral part of the total school.
Must maintain a neat and appropriate appearance (incl. no visible piercing or jewelry of any kind other than a simple wedding band) and project good health habits.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with Arkansas State Board of Nursing Rules, federal and state laws. Follow district policies as well as procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the Sheridan School District Head Nurse.
Provide nursing care and conduct or assist with physical screenings of students.
Assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
Assume responsibility or assist with the appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
Implement and record required programs and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
Establish and/or update health and immunization records.
Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
Administer daily and as needed medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician.
Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
Develop or assist with Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students on a case by case basis.
Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
Provide health education and anticipatory counseling.
Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies.
Maintain any nursing related equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies on a regular basis.
Perform other related work as required or assigned.
Specific Qualifications and/or Requirements
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, a nurse may be required to stand, sit, conduct repetitious hand and body movements, grasp, push/pull, perform fine motor and gross motor skills, bend, lift, squat, kneel, climb, and reach. The ability to lift students as required and has the stamina to stand all day for several consecutive days.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions. Must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
Personal Uniform Requirements: The employee must wear scrubs purchased by the school district. Any other garments (i.e. shoes, jacket, coat, sweater, etc.) are the responsibility of each nurse.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$39,787 Per Year
Job Categories:
Other Professional > Other Classified Professional; Student Services > School Nurse
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Stacy DeFoor , Assistant Superintendent
Sheridan Central Office
Phone: (870) 942-3135
Email: stacydefoor@sheridanschools.org
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Sheridan School District (AR) – East End Middle School, Hensley, Arkansas
Job Details
Job ID:
5669463
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 29, 2026
Job Description
Terms of Employment
185 day contract; 7.75 hours per day.
Salary based on district salary schedule for the position.
10 days sick leave per year of employment.
3 days personal leave.
School holidays off work.
Personal Qualifications
Possess a current nursing license to practice professional nursing in Arkansas and successfully complete any required or desired training and/or certifications for the position.
Must pass an Arkansas State Police background check, an FBI background check, and a Department of Human Services background check all at your own expense. ($49.25)
Must be able to work cooperatively with others as well as have a calm, patient demeanor with everyone.
Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively.
Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Must have an interest in children and want to be an integral part of the total school.
Must maintain a neat and appropriate appearance (incl. no visible piercing or jewelry of any kind other than a simple wedding band) and project good health habits.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with Arkansas State Board of Nursing Rules, federal and state laws. Follow district policies as well as procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the Sheridan School District Head Nurse.
Provide nursing care and conduct or assist with physical screenings of students.
Assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
Assume responsibility or assist with the appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
Implement and record required programs and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
Establish and/or update health and immunization records.
Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
Administer daily and as needed medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student’s physician.
Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
Develop or assist with Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students on a case by case basis.
Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
Provide health education and anticipatory counseling.
Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Act as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies.
Maintain any nursing related equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies on a regular basis.
Perform other related work as required or assigned.
Specific Qualifications and/or Requirements
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, a nurse may be required to stand, sit, conduct repetitious hand and body movements, grasp, push/pull, perform fine motor and gross motor skills, bend, lift, squat, kneel, climb, and reach. The ability to lift students as required and has the stamina to stand all day for several consecutive days.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions. Must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.
Personal Uniform Requirements: The employee must wear scrubs purchased by the school district. Any other garments (i.e. shoes, jacket, coat, sweater, etc.) are the responsibility of each nurse.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$39,787 Per Year
Job Categories:
Other Professional > Other Classified Professional; Student Services > School Nurse
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Stacy DeFoor , Assistant Superintendent
Sheridan Central Office
Phone: (870) 942-3135
Email: stacydefoor@sheridanschools.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr