School Nurse

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education • Full-time • Bentonville, AR, United States, 72712, AR, United States • 2d ago

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a rapidly growing organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a School Nurse to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you're passionate about promoting student health and wellness, thrive in a dynamic educational environment, and take pride in building trusting relationships with students, families, and staff — We Should Talk! 📲

As a School Nurse, you'll leverage your nursing expertise to support students' academic, social, behavioral, and emotional success. Collaborating closely with families, educators, administrators, and community health professionals, you'll help create safe, nurturing, and healthy learning environments that bridge home, school, and community relationships.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

Ensuring the immediate health and safety of students and staff, promptly coordinating external medical care when necessary.
Maintaining well-stocked first aid supplies and equipment to respond efficiently to daily health needs.
Preparing and regularly updating disaster preparedness supplies, ensuring readiness to manage health crises or emergency situations effectively.
Administering appropriate minor treatments promptly, ensuring that medical assistance is accessible to students and staff as required.
Monitoring and recording student illnesses and injuries, accurately documenting frequency, origin, duration, and analyzing health trends.
Documenting all student medical interactions, including treatments, medications, and immunization records, in compliance with medical standards and confidentiality guidelines.
Assisting students requiring diapering or personal care, using appropriate sanitary measures and adhering strictly to safety guidelines.
Communicating with physicians, counselors, and families about students’ medication routines and observed behaviors to support informed healthcare decisions.
Reporting immediately to appropriate personnel any situations where the health, safety, or welfare of students is at risk.
Administering medications and medical care within the guidelines established by state licensure regulations and nursing practice standards.
Providing comprehensive in-service training and orientation to new hires, covering essential medical procedures and health-related protocols.
Participating proactively in meetings, professional development sessions, and training opportunities to remain updated on best practices and enhance professional competencies.
Building and maintaining positive, collaborative relationships with local healthcare providers, agencies, and community partners.
Performing additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned, contributing to the overall health, wellness, and success of the school community.

‖ Qualifications Required:

Associate's degree or higher in nursing or a closely related field of study.
Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or a closely related field of study preferred.
Currently licensed or actively pursuing licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Registered Nurse (RN) licensure is strongly preferred.
Prior experience working in a school and/or education program setting preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training and intervention techniques.
Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
Proficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and writing detailed reports.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, students, parents, and the public.
Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chanceto transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Personal Protection Insurance Plans
Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
Legal Services Insurance
Pet Health Insurance
Accrual-based Paid Time Off
School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
401k Retirement Saving Plan
Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Growth & Development
And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing or related field

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Nurse - LPN

Skills

Preferred

Special Education
Health and Nursing Svcs
Record Keeping & Reporting
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Student Coaching/Mentorship
Behavioral Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Working With At-Risk Students
Decision Making
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills
Childcare
Office/Administrative

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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