School Nurse

Purpose Statement

The job of School Nurse is done for the purpose/s of assessing the health needs of student and implementing individual health care plans directed by a physician; monitoring student health care plans incorporating parent/guardian and/or physician input; ensuring health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health providing appropriate care for ill medically fragile and/or injured students including parental/guardian consent; serving as a health care resource to staff; performing or coordinating mandated health screenings; dispensing prescribed medication; and identifying health issues for referral to appropriate parties for treatment and/or proper follow-up. This position serves as a key contributor within the educational team.

This job reports to Principal/Head of School

Essensial Functions

• Administers mandated screenings or coordinates their administration with an outside provider (e.g. vision dental hearing etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions for treatment or services and/or providing appropriate care for ill medically fragile and/or injured children.

• Administers first aid medication and nursing care for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill medically fragile and/or injured children and sometimes staff.

• Assesses situations involving students safety abuse (physical sexual drug etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.

• Collaborates with parents guardians health care providers and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services advising parties of changes in student health status recommending further medical intervention providing health related information and/or complying with legal requirements.

• Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities frequently in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. preventative health care nutritional workshops etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans and/or promoting healthy school environment.

• Develops and implements individualized health plans for students with acute and/or chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes asthma etc.) for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements; providing direction to site personnel; and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.

• Maintains students confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans agency referrals accident reports etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.

• Monitors students and occasionally staff referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care needs and initiating follow-up care as may be indicated.

• Participates in a variety of meetings workshops seminars and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs service delivery and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.

• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.

• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights suspected child or substance abuse contagious diseases etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. nutrition treatment protocols childhood diseases etc.) for the purpose of providing information to staff students parents and the public.

• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls prescription reactions bleeding etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.

Other Functions

Performs other rel ated duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the assigned school site.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; handling hazardous materials/waste; operating equipment used in clinical setting; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; pediatric and family nursing practices; community health concepts; and pertinent policies codes regulations and/or laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; dealing with distraught angry or hostile individuals; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 35% sitting 30% walking 35% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

Education (Preferred): Licensed Practical Nurse preferred or Registered Nurse required and a minimum of three

(3) years of demonstrated experience in related area of concentration

Education: Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

LPN or RN

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Exempt