School Nurse Coordinator
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Jul 14, 2026
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Family Medicine Residency
725 Hamline Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $66,955.20 - $100,422.40Summary:
The School Nurse Coordinator provides oversight for school and clinic nursing services, ensuring high-quality, evidence based care that supports student well being, academic success, and long term health. The role promotes health and safety by coordinating care, addressing actual and potential health concerns, and collaborating with families, staff, and healthcare providers. The Coordinator establishes performance standards, ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements, and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external partners. Responsibilities include directing daily nursing operations, conducting performance evaluations, and recognizing staff contributions while supporting family and student capacity for adaptation, self management, and self advocacy.Essential Job Functions:
Advises leadership of significant and/or unexpected variances. Demonstrates an understanding of the budget and assists leadership in keeping within fiscal parameters. Assists leadership in requests for capital expenditures.
Develops and implements short term goals and is responsible for measurable outcomes and effective use of resources. Responsible for program and service development in response to both internal and external stakeholders.
Participates in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and job descriptions. Serves as a resource for staff and physicians regarding policies, procedures, and practices. Carries out the hiring process for Manager-approved positions. Provides information and makes recommendations to the Manager on disciplinary action and separation-related decisions. Promotes continuous staff participation in the performance review process.
Completes reporting and record keeping requirements accurately and within established timelines. Monitors services for efficiency and accuracy by evaluating, initiating and participating in restructuring of current and new procedures, services, and/or programs.
Carries out time and attendance responsibilities according to established procedure. Coordinates staffing and scheduling duties in accordance with established procedure and practices.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Additional Responsibilities by Specialty Area:
Serves as a health resource and liaison for students, families, staff, and healthcare providers; provide short-term care for illness or injury; administer medications per policy; maintain dignity, privacy, and confidentiality; and ensure First Aid supplies are stocked and available.
Maintains accurate health records, immunization documentation, dental/nutrition histories, and individualized health plans; monitor immunization compliance; perform Mantoux testing; uphold FERPA, HIPAA, Head Start, and ND Board of Nursing standards; and ensure all health policies, procedures, and forms remain current.
Coordinates district health screenings, new student registration, and vaccination processes; secure annual standing orders; collaborate with Child Nutrition on dietary needs; and provide annual staff training on universal precautions, medication administration, wellness, and individualized health/action plans.
Oversees school nurses and conduct performance appraisals; build and maintain community health partnerships; and support districtwide health initiatives in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and organizational expectations.
Certifications
Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Work Experience:
• Required: A minimum of 3 years Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Occasional DriverReference ID: R7924Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
