State of Iowa

Registered Nurse - School Year Position

State of Iowa$63K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa or under Nurse Licensure Compact
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice
  • Understanding of current medications and treatments
  • Familiarity with quality standards and protocols in nursing
  • Strong communication skills with students, staff, and parents
  • Ability to follow complex instructions and prioritize tasks
  • Proficient in objective information collection and accurate record-keeping

Responsibilities

  • Observe and report symptoms and conditions of students
  • Provide emergency medical care to students and staff
  • Administer care and supervision to patients in the Health Center
  • Deliver medication and monitor patient reactions
  • Manage inventory of medical supplies and medications
  • Coordinate with campus departments for student care continuity
  • Educate students and staff on health care issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Robust retirement plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Life insurance and free long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support
  • Access to employee discount programs for various goods and services
Full Job Description
Salary : $63,585.60 - $98,633.60 Annually
Location : Council Bluffs - 51501 - Pottawattamie County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00650
Agency: 282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description
Registered Nurse - School Year Position
The Iowa School for the Deaf and Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired are currently accepting applications for a Registered Nurse. This position will work independently performing a myriad of tasks including: student care, medication distribution, updating records, chart auditing, research, and collaboration on school health topics, etc.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Head Registered Nurse, provides nursing care to deaf/hard of hearing and blind/visually impaired students within the health center at the Council Bluffs campus location.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients, including general physical and mental state.
  • Provides emergency medical care and treatment to students and staff.
  • Provides medical care and supervision to students who are confined to the Health Center.
  • Administers care to acutely ill patients.
  • Administers medication and treatments and notes patients' reactions to same.
  • Orders and restocks medication and other medical supplies.
  • Coordinates with other departments on campus to ensure continuity of care for each student and to ensure that special needs of students are being met.
  • Communicates with parents in order to obtain information relative to each student's medical history and also to provide follow-up information to parents.
  • Utilizes correct nursing procedures and promotes the comfort and safety of all patients.
  • 1Maintains various reports, records, and documentation relating to health care and medical history of students.
  • Educates students and staff about health care issues and serves as a resource for students and staff.
  • Performs a variety of cleaning and sanitation duties, including changing and laundering of towels, bed linens, students' clothing, etc.; cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment, tabletops, and countertops; and other related duties.

The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated in the class. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. It is not intended that any position include every duty listed nor is it intended that related duties cannot be required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
  • Knowledge of current medications, their actions and uses.
  • Knowledge of quality standards, procedures and protocols.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to collect information objectively and record information accurately.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Background check required.

BENEFITS:
Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
  • Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
  • Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
  • Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
  • Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

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Do you currently hold a Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and you have you included your license information with your application?
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About State of Iowa

The State of Iowa is a government entity responsible for providing services and programs to the residents of Iowa. The state government is divided into three branches: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. The executive branch is headed by the Governor of Iowa, who is responsible for implementing and enforcing state laws. The legislative branch is responsible for making laws, while the judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice. The State of Iowa was admitted to the Union on December 28, 1846, and has since become known for its agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable energy industries.
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