School Nurse
The School Nurse at Confidential Client provides comprehensive nursing care to students with diverse medical needs in a special education setting. This role involves medication administration, wound care, first aid, and close collaboration with caregivers and school psychiatrists to support student health and well-being. The position offers valuable experience in a multidisciplinary environment dedicated to the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of students.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
Confidential client is hiring a School Nurse to provide in-person nursing care at a nonpublic special education school serving students ages 5–21. This role focuses on promoting student health, administering medications and basic treatments, and maintaining accurate health records within a collaborative, multidisciplinary educational environment.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location type: In person (Norbeck, MD)
What You’ll Do
You will deliver direct nursing care and health support to students with a range of special education needs. Key responsibilities include:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to students, including medication administration, wound care, and first aid
- Coordinate with caregivers and families to implement student-specific health plans and treatments
- Support school mental health staff (e.g., psychiatrist) with medication management processes
- Maintain accurate, cumulative, and confidential health records for each student
- Communicate health concerns and changes in student status to the care team in a timely manner
- Follow applicable state laws, school policies, and clinical protocols related to student healthcare
What We Offer
Confidential client provides benefits and supports designed for healthcare professionals, including:
- A commitment to professional development and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education, licensure, and certification
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefits-eligible positions
- 403(b) retirement match
- Generous paid time off for benefits-eligible positions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $62,386.69 minimum to $99,600.18 maximum. Pay is determined by factors such as years and level of related experience.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this School Nurse role you must have:
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Current, valid license to practice nursing in the State of Maryland (Registered Nurse — RN)
- One year of experience in a school setting preferred
Why Join Our Client
This position offers entry-level to early-career nurses a meaningful opportunity to work in a special education setting with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll gain experience supporting students with diverse medical and developmental needs while contributing to their cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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