The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE:  4.19

School Nurse

Purpose Statement

Provide direct health services to individual students, parents/guardians and staff.  Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the school health services program. 

Job Title:  School Nurse

Wage:  Pending Negotiated Salary Schedule

Benefit Summary: C

Reports To:  Director of Student Services and Building Principal

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Registered nurse with valid Iowa Licensure
• Current CPR certification

Essential Functions 

• Participates in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and complete health records.
• Manages time and resources in the provision of school health services.
• Plans and implements appropriate health screenings as indicated by board policy.
• Monitors specific health conditions, which can have an impact on learning, and develops an Individual Health Plan to assist all school staff in meeting student’s health needs.
• Instructs staff on the plan of care and health needs of students. 
• Monitors for outbreaks of infectious and or communicable diseases. Works with appropriate public health agencies as necessary.
• Participates in developing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment.
• Provides emergency care when needed. 
• Conducts home visits when needed.
• Provides wellness information and or programs for school personnel.
• Collects health data and submits health histories for the area education association staffings.  Participates in staffings as deemed necessary.
• Administers and records the administration of medication.
• Participates in crisis intervention for students, families and school personnel.
• Consults with administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students.
• Initiates the health referral processes and serves as a liaison among school, home and community.
• Acts as a resource to the faculty in the planning and implementation of the health curriculum. 
• Provides health education to individual students, groups of students, families and school personnel. 
• Provides immunization and other health information to parents at kindergarten registration.
• Plans for teaching of CPR to students and staff as necessary.
• Provides food and clothing to families in need in cooperation with local agencies, groups and individuals.
• Delegates, trains and supervises the administration of health services by non-licensed personnel as appropriate.
• Assists building principal to provide necessary educational materials for health mandated employee requirements.
• Works in collaboration with student’s physician to provide medical services for students in school environment.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent as needed. 

Working Environment 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity.  Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. 

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by:     Justin Mohr                                        Date: January 21st, 2025

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices.  The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.