2026-2027 School Nurse (Open Pool)

TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi 
2. Other qualifications as deemed appropriate by administration 

SUPERVISES: N/A REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Children and Health Services 

JOB GOAL: To provide health services to all students 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:
1. Develop, implement, and monitor health plans for students with acute and chronic illnesses. 
2. Coordinates school and community health activities as a liaison health professional between the home, school, and community 
3. Assists teachers, principals, and administrators in developing school health program 
4. Assists school health programs of physical examinations, hearing screenings, and vision screenings 
5. Implement educational activities to promote health and wellness 
6. Provides and/or supervises care for students with special needs 
7. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters 
8. Provides health education and anticipatory guidance to teachers and staff on common health conditions 
9. Serves as a liaison health professional between parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters 
10. Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures 
11. Makes recommendations/referrals on health needs of individual students 
12. Implements policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases 
13. Participates in staff development programs 
14. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 
15. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 
16. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

EVALUATION: Annually