Grant County Schools

1:1 Student care nurse

Grant County Schools

Dry Ridge, Kentucky, USPosted Aug 4, 2026
Apply for this role

Job description

1:1 Student care nurse JobID: 490

  • Position Type: Nursing/ School Nurse

  • Date Posted: 7/29/2026

  • Location: Dry Ridge Elementary

Additional Information: Show/Hide

Qualifications:

  • Education and Experience:

  • Any combination equivalent to:

  • graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse;

  • and one year comprehensive nursing experience.

  • tracheostomy and ventilator experience preferred.

**Job Goals: **

  • Basic Function:

  • support the health needs of a student with complex medical needs including trach and ventilator;

Professional Responsibilities:

  • Essential Functions:

  • Administer nursing care for student on scheduled and as needed basis according to physician's orders.

  • Communicate with family frequently and building nurse as needed.

  • Refer student to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.

  • Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.

  • Conduct training for school staff as required.

  • Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of student and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.

  • Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.

  • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

**Knowledge and Abilities: **

  • Knowledge Of:

  • First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.

  • Oral and written communication skills.

  • Record-keeping techniques.

  • Policies and objectives 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.

  • 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.

Email To A Friend Print Version