School Nurse

Overview

Milken Community School in Los Angeles is hiring a full-time School Nurse to support student health and wellness in an on-campus setting. The role is centered on providing direct nursing care, assessing student needs, managing health plans, and acting as a dependable health resource for students, families, faculty, and staff. The school is mission-driven and rooted in Jewish values, with a focus on helping students grow into thoughtful, capable people who positively impact others.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out student health assessments and collect relevant health histories.
• Work autonomously in the school clinic, often handling 35 to 50+ student visits per day without a physician present.
• Perform screening checks for vision, hearing, growth, and other health concerns.
• Monitor students for developmental, medical, or other health-related concerns.
• Recognize abnormal findings and decide on the proper next steps.
• Create and put into action individualized student health plans.
• Share student health information with parents, school personnel, and other appropriate professionals.
• Make referrals and track follow-up with parents, staff, or community health services.
• Provide health guidance and counseling to students, families, and staff.
• Keep cumulative health records current, reviewed, and properly interpreted.
• Carry out school health management procedures and protocols.
• Support health education efforts and wellness initiatives across the school.
• Complete additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• A current Registered Nurse license is required.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Authorization to administer over-the-counter medication is required.
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Strong understanding of professional nursing principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of state and local laws covering health and social concerns.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to protect confidentiality.
• Clear communication skills for working with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Ability to keep a health office organized and running efficiently.
• Professional appearance and behavior expected at all times.
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently.
• Flexible, committed, and consistently professional in conduct.
• Knowledge of emergency triage and the ability to initiate emergency procedures.
• Willingness to support the Director of Operations and other departments with reasonable non-nursing or health and safety related tasks.
• Comfort using computers and common productivity tools, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Work Schedule

The standard on-campus schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, and schedules are subject to change.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $80,000 to $85,000. A benefits overview is available through the employer’s employment information page.

About the School

Milken Community School describes itself as a nurturing, diverse, and inclusive community. Its academic environment brings together faculty and staff from a wide range of faith, social, and cultural backgrounds, with a mission grounded in Jewish values and student development.