Registered Nurse - School Based (K-12)
- Riverview Health
- Westfield, IN, USA
Job Description
Posting Details
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- Posted: July 21, 2026
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Locations
Showing 1 locationWestfield, IN 46074, USA
Job Details
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)
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Nursing.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
BLS- Basic Life Support
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Why Riverview Health?
You chose a nursing career because you care for people and serve as a champion and advocate for their health and wellbeing. Riverview Health provides an environment where you can deliver on your passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to everyone in our community. We deliver on our promise of exceptional care by continually promoting a progressive, nurturing culture and supporting the wellbeing of our community through educational seminars, screenings and other events designed to help patients and their families stay healthy.
Riverview Health is one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Indiana, and is located in one of the fastest growing and most desirable communities in the state. With more than 125 years of experience delivering healthcare, we serve our community with two hospitals, three freestanding emergency department / urgent care centers, community outreach programs, and outpatient primary and specialty care practices. We believe our best is yet to come as we continue to expand our services and reach in response to community needs, our promise of exceptional care, and our partnership with Parkview Health.
Flexible scheduling and career growth.
We know our nurses are juggling multiple personal and professional responsibilities. To accommodate the different needs of our staff, Riverview Health offers self-scheduling along with a wide variety of shift options tailored to individual departments. Our size provides nurses with opportunities to experience care delivery across different clinical settings and patient acuity levels, supporting continuous learning, growth, and skill development. Nurses at Riverview Health serve patient populations in the following areas:
· Acute Rehabilitation
· Cardiac Rehabilitation
· Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization
· Emergency
· Emergency / Urgent Care
· Endoscopy Surgical Center
· Infusion Therapy
· Intensive Care
· Maternity / Labor & Delivery
· Medical Oncology
· Medical Surgical
· Nursing Administration
· Organizational Improvement / Infection Prevention
· Primary Care Physician Practice
· Progressive Care Unit
· Radiation Oncology
· Surgical Services
· Wound Care
A culture of support, teamwork and collaboration.
Those who have worked in smaller health systems recognize the positive work relationships, the ability to resolve issues quickly, and the level of teamwork demonstrated across care teams. At Riverview Health, our employees value the autonomy of practicing at the top of their license, the opportunity to build meaningful patient connections, and deliver care that is truly community focused. Our team members know they are valued and cared for as people, not numbers.
Nurses are supported by onsite providers with 24/7 hospitalist coverage in ER, Inpatient, and Maternity areas, as well as round the clock house supervisors and charge staff, ensuring support is available when it is needed.