School-Based Private Duty Nurse (RN or LPN)

Position Title: School-Based Private Duty Nurse (RN or LPN)

Location: District Schools

Schedule: School days, during student attendance hours

Reports To: District Nurse and Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Position Overview:

Whitefish Bay School District is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide individualized, 1:1 nursing support to a medically complex student during the school day. You will be assigned to the student''s school building to ensure immediate availability to respond to the student''s healthcare needs and accompany the student throughout their educational environment, enabling safe access to classroom instruction, therapies, transportation, and school activities. You will deliver high-quality care in alignment with physician orders, the student's Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP), District policies, and state nursing standards.

During periods when direct nursing intervention or continuous medical monitoring is not required, you will provide educational assistant support under the direction of licensed staff. Nursing responsibilities always take precedence over educational assistant responsibilities.

Note: The student's overall Individualized Healthcare Plan and nursing plan of care are established and evaluated by a Registered Nurse, in accordance with Wisconsin nursing regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respiratory & Medical Monitoring: Perform continuous or intermittent observation of medical and respiratory status, including pulse oximetry and oxygen saturation monitoring.
• Airway & Oxygen Management: Administer supplemental oxygen and perform nasopharyngeal or oral suctioning, as ordered and clinically indicated.
• Seizure Care: Monitor for seizure activity, implement the student's Seizure Action Plan, and administer prescribed rescue medications as authorized.
• G-Tube Management: Execute enteral (G-tube) feedings, administer medications, perform flushes, and provide routine site care, according to physician orders.
• Positioning & Mobility: Safely position and reposition the student to promote airway safety, skin integrity, body alignment, and overall comfort.
• Emergency Response: Recognize subtle changes in medical condition, initiate prompt nursing interventions, and activate emergency protocols (including EMS) when necessary.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain precise, real-time documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and events. Maintain clear, collaborative communication with the District Nurse, school staff, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers.
• Educational Integration: Accompany and support the student during classroom instruction, therapy sessions, school meals, transportation, and field trips to ensure full inclusion.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the State of Wisconsin.
• Active CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to medical emergencies (e.g., respiratory distress, seizures, aspiration risk).
• Physical ability to safely lift, position, and transfer the student using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective clinical documentation and team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in pediatric, 1:1 private duty, home health, or school-based nursing.
• Direct clinical experience with airway management, suctioning, and supplemental oxygen.
• Demonstrated experience managing seizure disorders and administering emergency rescue medications.
• Hands-on experience with G-tube care, enteral feedings, and medication administration.

Reasonable and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

The final candidate must successfully complete/pass a criminal background check, pre-employment requirements (physical, TB test, lift test, etc.), and hiring paperwork.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Jamie Foeckler, Superintendent, via email at: jamie.foeckler@wfbschools.com.

Whitefish Bay School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants that would contribute to a diverse educational community are strongly encouraged to apply.