School Nurse at Covington Independent Public Schools

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School Nurse

JobID: 1328

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
8/15/2025

Location:
Sixth District Elementary

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COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE, L.P.N. OR R.N.
SCHOOL/PROGRAM: SIXTH DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATE POSTED: AUGUST 15, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
Current license (L.P.N. or R. N.) in the State of Kentucky or proof of temporary work permit from Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Two to Four year degree from an accredited university.
One year comprehensive nursing experience.
Valid Kentucky driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Record-keeping techniques.
Policies and objective of assigned program and activities.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

Administer first aid according to established procedures.
Conduct variety of health screenings.
Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
Make referrals and perform follow-up.
Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
Understand and follow written prescriptions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Observe health and safety regulations.

JOB GOAL:

Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers CPR, first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems to students and school employees as needed.
Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; and observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follows-up as necessary.
Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within District guidelines.
Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, and obtains student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
Provides information and makes recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students.
Makes home visits as requested in order to support student health needs.
Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
Completes work with many interruptions.
Participates in in-service training programs.
Performs other assignments consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools.

RESPONSIBLE TO:            Director of Health Service
CONTRACT:                        185 Days – adjusted for the remainder of the year
SALARY:                              $23.02 @ 0 Experience LPN
$30.59 @ 0 Experience RN
$47,285 @ 0 Experience RN-BSN

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Complete the online application at: https://www.applitrack.com/covingtonky/onlineapp/
Complete the Classified application.
Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at [email protected] or 859-392-1014.
For information regarding this position contact Jennifer Fowee at [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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