School Nurse

School Nurse, Elementary

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent

Requirements: Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska

Reports To: Building Principal; Director of Student Programs

Receives Guidance From: Building Administrator; Director of Student Programs

Evaluation: Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy

Terms of Employment: 193 days per year, 7.5 hours per day

Job Goal: The school nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary education team, whose goal is to strengthen the educational process by supporting the student's health, both emotionally and physically, and assist the teacher in providing and reinforcing education and instruction to the student

Essential Duties:

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Coordinates overall health services being provided to students
• Supervises the daily responsibilities, and assists the building principal in evaluation of Health Technicians
• Conducts school health services, including health examinations and screenings as recommended per School Health Services in the Nebraska Guidelines
• Responsible for the selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care
• Provide individualized nursing care and support to assigned students by implementing physician-ordered treatments, managing medications and medical equipment, monitoring health needs, responding to emergencies, and maintaining appropriate communication and documentation related to the student's health and safety.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, and other community agencies on school medical matters
• Serves as the school's health representative on community activities/committees related to student health topics
• Advises on modifications of the individual educational program for students with medical needs and provides a nursing care plan as needed
• Assesses and evaluates students for signs and symptoms which are suggestive of illnesses, including communicable diseases, and makes referrals to appropriate medical personnel, including assistance for securing resources and needed medical treatment
• Recommends to the building principal any exclusions and re-admissions of students in connection with communicable diseases
• Prepares and submits any health reports required by local, state, or federal health agencies
• Develops and maintains student health records, i.e. immunizations, health history
• Monitors the confidentiality and accuracy of student health records
• Advises school staff on health matters, particularly in regard to specific health needs of students
• Participates in district inservice training programs
• Provides inservice to school staff regarding student health issues
• Assists classroom teachers in the instruction of CPR, First Aid, Attack on Asthma, Seizures, and other areas of the approved district health curriculum which are being provided in the general education classroom
• Responsible for assisting with the development of school policies and procedures as related to health and medical areas
• Identify health concerns for individual students and procedures required
• Provide first aid assistance and health advice within the scope of nursing
• Serve as a consultant and resource person to the students, teachers and administrators
• Provide professional supervision, direction and monitoring for the administration of medications and to assure the competency of the unlicensed staff that provide medications to students in accordance with the Medication Aid Act and within the scope of practice of the professional Registered Nurse
• Monitor compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies
• Promote appropriate skill development, communication and teamwork in a positive working relationship with the Health Technician in meeting the health and medical needs of the student
• Shall be responsible for other duties as assigned by the building principal, Director of Student Programs, Superintendent or Board of Education

Other Requirements:

• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to assess situations objectively and fairly