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Board requires medical license for school nurse role; LPN preferred
Summary
After debate about student health needs, the board approved changes to the school nurse job description to list a medical‑related license issued by the state of Florida (LPN preferred) as the primary qualification, with office experience listed second and CPR/first‑aid certification third.
The school board amended and approved a revised job description for the district school nurse intended to meet an updated Department of Health agreement.
Board members said the district needs someone with clinical credentials to manage students with complex medical needs. "Somebody who just has office experience ... is not qualified to medically take care of one of those students," Ms. Gibson said, citing students with seizures and diabetes as reasons to require clinical licensing.
In response, Mr. Carroll moved to approve the updated job description with the following order of qualifications: (1) a medical‑related license issued by the state of Florida, LPN preferred; (2) current medical‑office experience; and (3) current CPR and first‑aid certification. The motion was amended on the floor to reflect that order and the amendment carried. Board members said the salary schedule may mean the district will hire a CNA or medical tech in practice but that the job posting language should prioritize licensed nurses.
The change directs staff to post the job using the revised language and to return with any recommended salary‑schedule adjustments needed to attract LPNs or similarly licensed candidates.
