Registered Nurse - School Based (K-12)
Company: Riverview Health
Location: Carmel
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Responsibilities Review student's medical history and using
nursing assessment evaluate impact on keeping the student healthy,
safe and ready to learn. Gathers student specific health
information, health care provider recommendations, orders, and/or
emergency action plans. Consults with parents and providers and
identifies nursing diagnoses, goals, interventions and measurable
outcomes to provide best educational outcome. Creates an individual
health care plan. Collaborates with manager, school administration
and school staff to identify ways to insure medical needs are
addressed in the classroom. Provides training to keep the student
safe while attending school. Follows the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act (FERPA) school privacy and confidentiality laws or
practices. Follows Indiana Nurses Practice Act, Indiana Department
of Education School Nurse Guidelines for Delegation, Indiana Code
for schools and school district policies. Gathers, reviews, records
and reports immunization records status for all student according
to the Indiana Department of Health school required immmunizations
law. Uses good standards of practice to assess and provide care/
first aid for illness and injuries. Provide appropriate care and
referrals to additional medical services as necessary. Assesses and
documents patient conditions according to the specifications of the
written nursing policies and procedures. Adheres to infection
prevention protocols and promotes and assists in the control and
spread of communicable diseases at school. Perform all Quality
Assurance functions and procedures necessary to meet and maintain
regulatory requirements. Procures and maintains a well stocked
clinic. Screens or participates as needed in health screenings.
Identifies any abnormal health findings and initiates referrals to
parents, school personnel or community health resources for
intervention, remediation and follow-through. Provides ongoing
health counseling with students, parents, school personnel or
health agencies. Delivers health education and anticipatory
guidance in the clinic and classroom as needed and serves as a
resource for school personnel. Other duties as assigned. Education
Requirements Minimum: Associate degree from an accredited School of
Nursing Preferred: BSN Experience Requirements Minimum: One (1)
year experience as a Registered Nurse Preferred: One (1) year
previous school nurse experience, public health nursing, community
health nursing or pediatric nursing and one (1) year inpatient
nursing experience. License/Certification Requirements Registered
Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana Basic Life
Suppport- Provider (American Heart Association)
Keywords: Riverview Health, Carmel , Registered Nurse - School Based (K-12), Healthcare , Carmel, Indiana
