School Nurse for Indiana Academy

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7237221 (Ref:BSU42555)

Posted: April 19, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Provide health care and health related education to students at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, a residential school for academically gifted 11th and 12th grade students, under the supervision and direction of the School Nurse Manager.

Indiana Academy welcomes applications for School Nurse.

Ball State University offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.

Job Function:

Provide health care and health related education to students at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, a residential school for academically gifted 11th and 12th grade students, under the supervision and direction of the School Nurse Manager.

Minimum Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Minimum Experience:

Over three months of experience of utilizing the nursing process in practice within the scope of held license (LPN or RN).

Preferred Experience:

Broad experience of utilizing the nursing process within the scope of their license in a variety of settings (LPN or RN). Pediatric, mental health services and/or experience in a school setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide routine and emergency health care for the students of the Indiana Academy, responding appropriately to medical and mental health emergencies. Identify and prioritize student health needs using individualized, detailed assessment, practicing preventative care, intervention and referral as appropriate. Integrate caring, kindness, and advocacy into practice.
  • Coordinate and provide transportation for Indiana Academy students to and from health-related appointments as necessary, following the established transportation process, assisting students in the appointment or pharmacy process as needed. Communicate with pharmacies and coordinate with the nurse manager to collect insurance copay information, copay and medication refills as needed.
  • Maintain professional records using available technology appropriate to the work setting, practicing privacy and confidentiality of student health and educational information according to HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
  • Store, log, administer and record medication in compliance with the Indiana Academy Medication Policy and all applicable laws. Delegation (within the scope of their license), training and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel in medication administration.
  • Practice collaboration, respect and professionalism with all team members and stakeholders, maintaining an open line of communication with parents and students to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • May be required to respond to calls after work hours.
  • Conduct rounds on student floors for assessment (within the scope of their license), provide care for illness or injury, deliver meals, and/or medication as needed. Assist students with illness or injury as needed at various sites not limited to Wagoner Hall.
  • Help implement strategies to promote health. Demonstrate knowledge of existing local, state, and federal laws governing school health programs. Coordinate, promote and manage quarterly blood-drives, maintain a working relationship with blood drive team.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Complete required professional development and annual health trainings according to school, state and/or district policies.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.


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Job posting number:#7237221 (Ref:BSU42555)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Ball State University
Muncie,Indiana
United States
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