Position Type:
Nursing/School Nurse
Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Location:
Yankton School District
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Title: School Nurse
Criteria:
A. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current RN License
B. Experience: Two Year's Clinical Setting
C. Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning. Some lifting required.
D. Other Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet. Ability to keep student information confidential.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Provide physical care to students,
Assessment of fevers, colds, stomach aches, and other ailments
Administer first aid and wound care to injured students
Assess illnesses and injuries and contact parents or emergency services if they are severe
Monitor and dispense students' medications
Supervision of medication aides and administration of medications.
YSD Health Services promote and improve the health and wellness of students in order to prepare them to learn and be successful in a changing world.
YSD Health services provide basic emergency care for students and staff
Health screening; assessment and referral for all children.
Essential health services for children with special needs.
Health promotion and disease prevention activities which address wellness across the lifespan
With the philosophy that "healthy children learn better", YSD school nurses address the physical, mental, emotional and social health needs of the YSD students on a daily basis and work with parents and community partners to best serve these needs.
Monitor and update AEDs throughout the school district in coordination with building and district administration.
Open Until Filled
