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School Nurse roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, provided you hold a valid nursing license and a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in nursing. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry or a U.S. consulate. Mexican citizens require a TN visa issued at a U.S. consulate before starting work.
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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION TITLE: School Nurse
REPORTS TO: School Principal / Coordinator of Health Services
Position Summary
Provides and promotes health services for students, staff, and volunteers to support a safe and healthy learning environment. Delivers care through a comprehensive school health program; providing direct care, managing chronic conditions, implementing screenings, responding to health-related emergencies or crisis situations within the assigned building.
SALARY RANGE
- RN Degree: $40,082 - $58,102
- BSN Degree: $48,305 - $70,782
- Master’s Degree: $49,732 - $89,130
- Master’s Degree +30: $51,894 - $92,471
- Nurse Practitioner License: $2,000 stipend
- NCSN Certification: $3,000 stipend
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
- Assess student and staff health conditions in cases of acute illnesses or injury; provide care or refer to appropriate medical personnel in accordance with established nursing procedures.
- Provide long-term care for students with chronic medical conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and Board policy; monitor for side effects and effectiveness and maintain appropriate medication and procedural orders in writing and in accordance with district practices.
- Maintain and safeguard medication and medication access in accordance with district practices.
- Maintain accurate records of medications received and dispensed in accordance with applicable laws and nursing standards.
- Review, monitor, and maintain student immunization records for compliance with state requirements and board policy; follow up as needed.
- Conduct age-appropriate health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, dental); document findings and refer for further evaluation when necessary.
- Conduct and assist with coordination of age-appropriate Human Growth and Development education in accordance with district practices and board policy.
- Maintain and update cumulative health records; prepare required state reports and paperwork.
- Monitor the school environment to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.
- Provide consultation to students, staff, and families regarding health concerns and injury prevention.
- Identify student health needs and develop individualized health care plans as appropriate.
- Coordinate and oversee building-level health services, screenings, and community health resources.
- Develop and implement health and safety plans, including emergency care procedures.
- Provide health education resources related to topics such as growth and development, hygiene, chronic conditions, and first aid.
- Manage emergency preparedness, AED monthly maintenance, access to emergency medications (albuterol, Narcan, epinephrine), and Cardiac Emergency Response Teams (CERT) within the school site; educating on Stop the Bleed and maintaining all team training and records of drills.
Marginal Functions
- None identified
PHYSICAL / VISUAL DEMANDS
- Regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking, stairs, hearing, and manual dexterity (e.g., grasping, feeling).
- Requires clear vision at close (20 inches or less) and distance (20 feet or more), including the ability to distinguish colors.
- Involves light to moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 25 regularly and up to 60 lbs. occasionally, with or without assistance.
- Ability to provide chest compressions without impediment.
- Maintain a hygienic and organized clinic workspace; notifying building administration when maintenance issues are noted.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and positive workspace as well as relationships with all stakeholders in accordance to nursing standards and district policy.
- Collaborate with school team to reinforce and implement care coordination and best practice.
- Assist in cross-covering other school sites as medical acuity or staffing needs arise.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Primarily indoor work
- Regular exposure to communicable illnesses and occasional exposure to chemicals
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Registered Nurse (RN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Knowledge of nursing and healthcare practices equivalent to a college-level education
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
- Ability to interpret and apply instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations
- Proficiency in basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentages)
- Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, students, families, and community partners
- Strong assessment skills, expertise in pediatric/public health preferred
- Ability to work autonomously in the school setting
- Ability to efficiently and effectively navigate and utilize the district’s electronic record system
EQUIPMENT USED
- Computer and related software
- Medical and patient care equipment
- Standard office equipment (copier, fax machine)
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with applicable laws and district policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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POSITION TITLE: School Nurse
REPORTS TO: School Principal / Coordinator of Health Services
Position Summary
Provides and promotes health services for students, staff, and volunteers to support a safe and healthy learning environment. Delivers care through a comprehensive school health program; providing direct care, managing chronic conditions, implementing screenings, responding to health-related emergencies or crisis situations within the assigned building.
SALARY RANGE
- RN Degree: $40,082 - $58,102
- BSN Degree: $48,305 - $70,782
- Master’s Degree: $49,732 - $89,130
- Master’s Degree +30: $51,894 - $92,471
- Nurse Practitioner License: $2,000 stipend
- NCSN Certification: $3,000 stipend
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
- Assess student and staff health conditions in cases of acute illnesses or injury; provide care or refer to appropriate medical personnel in accordance with established nursing procedures.
- Provide long-term care for students with chronic medical conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and Board policy; monitor for side effects and effectiveness and maintain appropriate medication and procedural orders in writing and in accordance with district practices.
- Maintain and safeguard medication and medication access in accordance with district practices.
- Maintain accurate records of medications received and dispensed in accordance with applicable laws and nursing standards.
- Review, monitor, and maintain student immunization records for compliance with state requirements and board policy; follow up as needed.
- Conduct age-appropriate health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, dental); document findings and refer for further evaluation when necessary.
- Conduct and assist with coordination of age-appropriate Human Growth and Development education in accordance with district practices and board policy.
- Maintain and update cumulative health records; prepare required state reports and paperwork.
- Monitor the school environment to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.
- Provide consultation to students, staff, and families regarding health concerns and injury prevention.
- Identify student health needs and develop individualized health care plans as appropriate.
- Coordinate and oversee building-level health services, screenings, and community health resources.
- Develop and implement health and safety plans, including emergency care procedures.
- Provide health education resources related to topics such as growth and development, hygiene, chronic conditions, and first aid.
- Manage emergency preparedness, AED monthly maintenance, access to emergency medications (albuterol, Narcan, epinephrine), and Cardiac Emergency Response Teams (CERT) within the school site; educating on Stop the Bleed and maintaining all team training and records of drills.
Marginal Functions
- None identified
PHYSICAL / VISUAL DEMANDS
- Regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking, stairs, hearing, and manual dexterity (e.g., grasping, feeling).
- Requires clear vision at close (20 inches or less) and distance (20 feet or more), including the ability to distinguish colors.
- Involves light to moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 25 regularly and up to 60 lbs. occasionally, with or without assistance.
- Ability to provide chest compressions without impediment.
- Maintain a hygienic and organized clinic workspace; notifying building administration when maintenance issues are noted.
- Maintain a professional, respectful, and positive workspace as well as relationships with all stakeholders in accordance to nursing standards and district policy.
- Collaborate with school team to reinforce and implement care coordination and best practice.
- Assist in cross-covering other school sites as medical acuity or staffing needs arise.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Primarily indoor work
- Regular exposure to communicable illnesses and occasional exposure to chemicals
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Registered Nurse (RN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Knowledge of nursing and healthcare practices equivalent to a college-level education
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
- Ability to interpret and apply instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations
- Proficiency in basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and percentages)
- Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, students, families, and community partners
- Strong assessment skills, expertise in pediatric/public health preferred
- Ability to work autonomously in the school setting
- Ability to efficiently and effectively navigate and utilize the district’s electronic record system
EQUIPMENT USED
- Computer and related software
- Medical and patient care equipment
- Standard office equipment (copier, fax machine)
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with applicable laws and district policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Verify your nursing license transfers cleanly
Each U.S. state issues its own nursing license, and your Canadian or Mexican credential must be evaluated before you can practice. Apply for endorsement through the destination state's board of nursing well before your start date to avoid delays at the border.
Target school districts with documented TN experience
Public school districts that operate across multiple states or large urban districts are more likely to have HR teams familiar with TN filings. Ask directly whether the district has sponsored TN professionals before accepting a first-round interview.
Get your degree credential evaluation completed early
CBP officers at the port of entry will assess whether your nursing degree meets the baccalaureate standard. A foreign credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service resolves ambiguity before your appointment, especially for Mexican licenciatura holders whose degree names differ from U.S. conventions.
Negotiate who prepares the TN support letter
The employer must provide a support letter describing your role, qualifications, and that the position qualifies as a TN specialty occupation. Draft a template yourself and offer it to HR so the letter addresses CBP's specific requirements for the Nurse category, reducing back-and-forth after an offer is made.
Search for TN-sponsoring school nurse roles on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by TN visa eligibility to find school districts actively offering sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers have indicated TN support, saving you from applying to positions where HR has never encountered a TN petition.
Prepare for NCLEX if your license is not yet U.S.-issued
Many school districts require a U.S.-issued RN license before making an offer. If you hold only a Canadian or Mexican nursing credential, passing the NCLEX is typically required to obtain state licensure, and that step must happen before your TN paperwork can reference an active U.S. license.
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Find School Nurse JobsSchool Nurse TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a School Nurse role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Nurses are explicitly listed as a qualifying profession under the USMCA TN category. To qualify, you must hold a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in nursing and possess a valid license in the U.S. state where you'll work. School nurse positions at public and private K-12 institutions both qualify, provided the role involves professional nursing duties rather than administrative work alone.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for school nurse positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B for school nurse hiring. Canadian applicants can receive TN status at the port of entry on their start date. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely. The TN also processes faster and at lower cost to the employer, which makes school districts more willing to offer sponsorship.
Can a Canadian school nurse get TN status at the border without an immigration attorney?
Yes. Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry and do not need to file a petition with USCIS in advance. You'll present your job offer letter, proof of nursing licensure, and your degree credential. CBP adjudicates most TN applications the same day. Mistakes in documentation are the most common cause of delays, so having a complete package matters more than legal representation.
What documents does the school district need to provide for TN sponsorship?
The employer must supply a signed support letter on company letterhead describing your job title, the professional nature of the position, your qualifications, and your anticipated period of employment. The letter does not need government pre-approval before you present it at the border or consulate. Some districts are unfamiliar with this process, so arriving with a draft letter aligned to CBP's Nurse category requirements helps move things forward.
Where can I find school nurse jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can filter by job title and visa type to find school nurse postings where the employer has confirmed TN eligibility, rather than spending time on applications that lead to HR teams unfamiliar with the TN category. This is especially useful for Mexican citizens who need consular processing and cannot afford a last-minute employer refusal.
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