School Nurse - Smith in Newark, DE

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 12/18/2025 Location: Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year Closing Date: 01/29/2026 District: Christina School District Position: School Nurse Location: Smith Elementary Position Summary: This school nurse position will service students in the assigned school. Qualifications: • Bachelors of Science in Nursing required • Three years supervised clinical nursing experience required • Licensed registered nurse meeting state qualifications for school nurse. • Must hold and maintain a valid and current certification in CPR and in the use of AED • Must complete within 24 months of hire, ninety clock hours of training approved by the Dept. of Ed. consisting of school nursing, health education, testing and screening, counseling and guidance, and introduction to exceptional children. • Demonstrates strong ability to communicate with children and families in writing and speaking. • Knowledge of software applications, preferred. • Experience as a school nurse, preferred. • Knowledge of school nursing requirements and pediatrics. • Ability to work with students in preschool through grade 12 (ages 3 to 21), diagnosed with developmental disabilities. • Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday. • Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance). • Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students. Salary: Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the districts website: APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three current (dated within one year)letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current supervisor), and license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position. Duties: • Follow the state guidelines for nursing to ensure the health and wellness of students and staff. • Conduct daily nursing procedures including but not limited to dispensing of medications and data entry of office visits. • Communicate with parents, physicians, staff and community as necessary to ensure student and staff wellness. • Maintain students with medical needs requiring nursing support on weekly community outings and field trips. • May be assigned to another school for a day(s) to ensure all schools have a nurse present. • Other related duties as assigned. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT Human Resources Office 1899 S College Avenue Newark, DE 19702 PH: 302/552-2600 Visit our website: Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.