About this opportunity:

The Indiana Academy is a unique school for high ability students. The Indiana Academy Nurse position works closely with the Nurse Manager position to fulfill duties and responsibilities of the Health Care Services department of the Academy. As part of the residential life services team, the school nurse supports 200+ residential high school students from across the State of Indiana, along with a smaller population of international and non-residential (commuter) students. This position works as the heartbeat of student health as a trusted advocate, educator, and champion of excellence for the health of our students. The salary range for this position is: $25-$28

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Position Function:

Provide health care and health related education to students at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, a residential school for academically gifted 10th, 11th and 12th grade students, under the supervision and direction of the School Nurse Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Identify and prioritize student health needs, provide routine and emergency health care for students within the scope of nursing practice, respond appropriately to medical and mental health emergencies, integrate preventative care and advocacy. 

2. Transport Indiana Academy residential students to appointments for medical and related needs, advocate for students and parents/guardians in the appointment or pharmacy process as needed.  

3. Maintain professional nursing records using available technology appropriate to the work setting, according to HIPAA and FERPA regulations. 

4. Store, log, administer and document prescription and over the counter medication according to the Indiana Academy Medication Policy and all applicable laws. Monitor and facilitate medication compliance. Training of unlicensed assistive personnel in medication administration. 

5. Practice collaboration, respect and professionalism with all team members and stakeholders, maintaining an open line of communication with parents and students to achieve optimal outcomes. 

6. May be required to respond to calls after work hours.

7. Conduct rounds on student floors for assessment, provide care for illness or injury within the scope of nursing practice, deliver meals, and/or medication as needed. Assist students with illness or injury as needed at various sites not limited to Wagoner Hall. .

8. Help implement strategies to promote health. Demonstrate knowledge of existing local, state, and federal laws governing school health programs. Coordinate, promote and manage quarterly blood-drives, maintain a working relationship with blood drive team.

9. Complete required professional development and annual health trainings according to school, state and/or district policies.

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

11. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in nursing
• Current Indiana nursing license by date of employment
• Possess and maintain an Indiana driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy
• Proficient in basic computer operations, including email, word processing, and internet use.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience applying the nursing process within scope of licensure across diverse care settings
• Current Indiana RN license by date of employment
• CPR/first aid/AED certification

For inquiries about this position, please contact: Paul Douglas [email protected] - 765-285-8127

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026, 12:01 a.m.

The salary range for this position is: $25-$28

How to apply:

Please follow upload instructions and attach all required supporting application documents listed below. Only applications submitted through the Workday system (https://bsu.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Indiana-Academy-Nurse_R-02169), which include all required documents listed below, will be considered.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae