Special Needs Nurse

STARTING WAGE: $32.50 per hour This position is full time, 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the school year. See attached calendar for exact work dates. Summary The purpose of this position is to assist the District Nurse in meeting the comprehensive health needs of students in the educational environment. This position would include working 1:1 with a medically fragile student in the classroom environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of a professional educator, district nurse, and/or building administrator, provide for educational, personal, and physical needs of students with complex health needs. Responsible for the monitoring and intervention of complex health and medical needs including respiratory status, management of a tracheostomy/ventilator, seizure management, G-tube feedings, medication delivery, positioning in wheelchair, hygiene, students communication etc... Work collaboratively with school personnel to provide for the health and educational needs of the assigned student in order to enable a supportive learning environment Additional specific duties: Ride bus to and from school with student. Maintains current Wisconsin Certification in "Care of the Child on a Ventilator", CPR, First Aid, blood borne pathogens and other trainings as required. Follows through with directives and instructions consistently from District Nurse, independently makes decisions and solves problems to meet the needs of students according to licensure and knowledge base. Maintains a safe learning atmosphere for students to enable them to meet or surpass their capabilities. Supports and facilitates all IEP/504 goals/plans set by IEP/504 Teams and collects related behavioral and academic data. Facilitates the inclusion of students whenever and wherever possible, be that the classroom or the community; also promotes acceptance of differences with students, staff and community. Provides student supervision across all educational environments. Must be able to take and follow through with directives and instructions consistently from special education contact teacher, as well as be able to independently make decisions and solve problems to meet the needs of students. Follows all relevant district policies and procedures including District Technology Use Policy throughout workday. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Licensed Practical Nurse, graduate of accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing or higher with one to two years nursing experience. Current certification for Wisconsin "Care of the Child on a Ventilator", or be enthusiastic about obtaining certification. CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date. Must possess a valid driver's license. DPI Special Education Program Aid License certification Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements Ability to perform light to moderate physical work, frequently lifting up to 10 to 15 pounds without assistance and when needed, lifting up to 50 to 80 pounds with assistance. Ability to reach in all directions with full range of motion, bend/stoop and use hand/eye coordination to assist students in any required capacity when needed. Must have current physical exam on file with the district certifying employee is able to meet all job qualifications. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work independently within the guidelines of policy and procedure using discretion and good judgment. Ability to react quickly, calmly, and decisively in a crisis. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks requiring timelines and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative and confidential team member. Ability to use various health and first aid equipment and supplies. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate decimals and percentages Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to comprehend, interpret and/or prepare a variety of documents, including immunization and health history records, diagnostic and lab reports, Health Services handbook, First Aid manuals, communicable disease charts, etc. according to licensure and knowledge base. Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures and follow instructions Ability to use and interpret medical terminology Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, nurses, Social workers, guidance counselors, speech and language psychologists, delivery persons, Police officers, School Board members, the general public, and others verbally and in writing Ability to work effectively in an office environment Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases The Sun Prairie Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr