Nurse
Department of Defense Education Activity
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Nurse
Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense
Location
Clarksville, Tennessee
Salary
$38.86 - $57.05
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This temporary school nurse position at a Department of Defense elementary school involves providing health education, emergency care, and support for students' well-being during the school day, while working closely with teachers to manage overall school health programs.
It's ideal for a registered nurse with experience in school settings who enjoys helping children and collaborating in an educational environment.
The role is short-term, lasting up to the end of the 2026/2027 school year, and is based near Fort Campbell.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent with a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from a State Board of Nursing
- Current and valid school nurse license issued by a State Board of Education (alternative to RN if applicable)
- At least one year of experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a PK-12 school setting
- Ability to provide emergency care for illnesses or injuries following standard first aid guidelines
- Skills in maintaining health records and documenting student health information
- Experience collaborating with school staff to interpret and address student health needs
- U.S. citizenship required for application
Full Job Description
About the Position: Department of Defense Education Activity Americas, Southeast District, Andre Lucas Elementary School, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
ATTENTION: YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBS.GOV Position is TEMPORARY for the 2026/2027 School Year and Not To Exceed 30 June 2027 and could be terminated earlier based on enrollment.
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Education Requirement: A minimum of bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) and hold current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by a State Board of Nursing OR a school nurse license issued by a State Board of Education.
A baccalaureate degree other than nursing is acceptable only with a current and valid RN license issued by a State Board of Nursing OR a school nurse license issued by a State Board of Education and specialized experience is met.
Current and valid state RN license must be provided and maintained throughout employment with DoDEA.
AND Specialized Experience Requirement: A minimum of one year experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a PK-12 school setting. Major Duties:
- Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling.
- Provides emergency care of illness or injury occurring during school hours according to standard first aid guidelines.
- Maintains health information and documents.
- Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status.
- Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.
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