The School Nurse promotes and protects the health safety and well-being of students and staff This role includes providing direct nursing care managing chronic health conditions responding to emergencies and supporting a healthy school workplace The School Nurse serves as a liaison between the school families healthcare providers and community agencies Key Responsibilities1 Clinical Care Provide first aid and urgent care for illness or injury Assess student health needs and implement appropriate interventions Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and school policies Manage chronic conditions such as asthma diabetes allergies and seizures Maintain health equipment supplies and emergency kits 2 Health Management Compliance Maintain accurate confidential health records for all students Monitor and ensure compliance with immunization and health-screening requirements Develop and update Individualized Healthcare Plans IHPs and Emergency Action Plans EAPs Participate in IEP Individualized Education Program and 504 planning as needed 3 Health Education Promotion Educate students staff and families on disease prevention hygiene nutrition and wellness Promote healthy behaviors through classroom presentations or school-wide programs Collaborate with staff to support physical mental and emotional well-being 4 Emergency Preparedness Respond to medical emergencies and activate emergency medical services as needed Train school staff in CPR first aid and use of emergency medications such as EpiPens Assist in developing safety protocols for medical incidents pandemics or environmental hazards 5 Communication Collaboration Serve as a liaison between families school staff administrators and healthcare providers Communicate health concerns that may impact learning or classroom performance Provide guidance to parents on accessing healthcare resources 6 Public Health Infection Control Monitor and manage communicable diseases within the school Implement infection-control measures and advise on exclusion and return-to-school policies Participate in school-wide health audits and emergency drills Qualifications Required Current Registered Nurse RN license or LPN if state permits CPR First Aid certification Knowledge of pediatric health public health principles and school health regulations Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN School Nurse Services Credential if required by the state Experience in pediatric community health or school nursing Skills Competencies Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Cultural sensitivity and ability to support diverse student populations Strong organizational and record-keeping skills Work Environment School campus environment with frequent interaction with students and staff May require responding to urgent situations lifting or standing for extended periods Job Type Full-time Pay 15 453 55 - 40 000 00 per month Benefits Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Certified School Nurse (Maharashtra)
🏢 Kothari International School
📍 Maharashtra