Elementary School Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Sarasota County Schools is in search of an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to assist with health services, screenings, clinic records, and emergency care of students as a School Nurse at Fruitville Elementary School. This LPN would support students Pre-K through 5th grade with clinic visits and health care plans. School LPNs work 196 days out of the year with 12 months of equal paychecks and 100% of their benefits paid by the district! This schedule includes six paid holidays and several other breaks following our school calendar, such as Winter Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Spring Break. There are also opportunities to work during summer school to earn extra pay.

LPN Qualifications

• (1) Florida State Licensed Practical Nurse or an equivalent License from a reciprocal State
• (2) Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

LPN Key Responsibilities

Employee Benefits

Our employees receive 10 paid sick days as well as 100% of their benefit premiums paid by the school district. The benefits package includes the following core benefits :

Our district emphasizes employee wellness and offers a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (with supports such as free counseling and free subscriptions to wellness apps) / Furthermore, all employees are enrolled in a retirement account through the Florida Retirement System, with district-matched contributions.

Application Instructions

Position information and full job description can be found at http : / / www.sarasota.k12.fl.us / jobs / under Classified / Non-Instructional Openings >

Health-Nurse Positions. To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools Non- Instructional / Classified application on our website. Second, please apply directly to the open Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) postings listed under Health-Nurse Positions.

Visit Human Resources’ website http : / / www.sarasotacountyschools.net / jobs to start your application!

Starting Hourly Rate : $19.72 / hour, plus opportunity for experience credit!

Company Description

Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 57 schools, 45,000 students, and 5,700 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.

Company Description

Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 57 schools, 45,000 students, and 5,700 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.