School Nurse, L.P.N. or R.N.

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE, L.P.N. OR R.N.

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: GLENN O. SWING ELEMENTARY

DATE POSTED: MAY 12, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR UPCOMING 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or G.E.D. and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Current license (L.P.N. or R. N.) in the State of Kentucky or proof of temporary work permit from Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Two-to-Four-year degree from an accredited university.
• One-year comprehensive nursing experience.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license. 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objective of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases. 

ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations. 

JOB GOAL: 

• Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Administers CPR, first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems to students and school employees as needed.
• Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; and observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follows-up as necessary.
• Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, and obtains student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Provides information and makes recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students.
• Makes home visits as requested in order to support student health needs.
• Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
• Completes work with many interruptions.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Performs other assignments consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools. 

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Health Service 

CONTRACT: 185 Days 

SALARY: $23.02/hourly @ 0 Experience LPN

$30.59/hourly @ 0 Experience RN

$47,285/annually @ 0 Experience RN-BSN

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Complete the online application at: www.covington.kyschools.us.
• Complete the Classified application.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at [email protected] or 859-392-1014.
• For information regarding this position contact Jennifer Fowee at [email protected].
• All applicants will be evaluated and screened. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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