School Nurse (RN)

School Nurse

Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Performs routine social work services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. Maintains student health records. Reports to the Director for Special Services.

Manages health room; sees ill and injured students on a walk-in basis and handles medical emergencies. Notifies parents or physicians, as necessary, in cases requiring medical attention; summons ambulance if necessary.

Schedules, conducts and/or assists with health assessments and hearing, vision, scoliosis, blood pressure, developmental and/or dental screening tests for designated grades. Determines if further medical consultation or treatment is necessary or advisable, and follows through as needed.

Monitors students for health problems, including lice infestation, elevated blood sugar levels, etc.

Counsels and educates students about their health problems or conditions, disease prevention, hygiene and health maintenance. Provides health instruction, counseling and guidance to parents and staff on subjects such as CPR, first aid, emergency care procedures and special health problems.

Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medications as directed by physician and parent.

Looks for conditions which might indicate the presence of communicable diseases; alerts faculty, parents, physicians, and public health authorities when necessary.

Assists in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse/sexual abuse/neglect.

Develops nursing care plans for students with handicaps or chronic health conditions; assists in identifying students with special needs.

Identifies and monitors students with extended illnesses/absences and corresponds with attendance clerk and parent concerning illness/absence.

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing supplemented by at least one year of public nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of South Carolina; must possess instructor certification in adult, child and infant CPR and First Aid.