What Does the School Nurse Do? 

• Provides direct care to students, helping students manage chronic illness and attending to injuries and acute illnesses. 

• Collaborates with the student, the family, and the student’s medical home to develop and implement a plan of care. 

• Provides care to students with special health care needs, working with the child study team and the medical home to ensure that appropriate health accommodations are implemented.

• Provides leadership for all aspects of school health by working with administrators to ensure that health-promoting policies and practices are adopted, implemented, and evaluated. 

• Participates on school and district committees that address health and safety. 

• Implements screening and referral programs to address student health issues that may impact both health and learning.

•  Works closely with the school physician, community healthcare providers, the student and his/her family to ensure that identified health problems are addressed. 

• Supports public health initiatives that address infectious disease control, immunization requirements, and sanitation efforts.

•  Promotes a safe and healthy physical environment. 

• Collaborates with the school and community to promote a safe and positive climate and culture. 

• Educates students, staff, families, and the community about health issues; and, Supports school and community-based programs and services focused on health and wellness.