School Nurse-RN

School Nurse-RN

Sapulpa Public Schools is seeking a School Nurse-RN. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma and be certified with the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

The role involves organizing and administering a health service that provides the best educational opportunity and encourages positive health choices for each student. This service will minimize absences due to illness and create a climate of health and well-being in the schools.

This is a PRIMS Grant position and the duration will be determined based on funding availability. Salary will be based on the certified salary scale and years of RN nursing experience.

Specific job expectations include:

• Providing nursing care, first aid, assessment, and health services to students in accordance with school district policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed and maintaining accurate health records.
• Participating in health screenings, immunization compliance, health education, and school wellness activities.
• Maintaining professional nursing standards and participating in required training and continuing education.
• Overseeing immunization and health records in each school. Interpreting and reporting state requirements for immunizations and screenings.
• Coordinating health screenings and prevention education as needed or when required following established standards of care and resources such as CDC, AAP, NASN, Oklahoma State Department of Education and Department of Health.
• Communicating with parents and health providers as needed regarding students with medical conditions or health concerns. The nurse coordinates written health plans and is part of the multidisciplinary team that meets with teachers and other staff as needed including IEP and 504 plans.
• Promoting healthy behaviors in students, staff, and their families through education, prevention, and referral resources when appropriate.
• Preventing communicable disease by following standards of practice and communicating with school staff and parents when appropriate following county and state recommendations for follow-up.
• Assessing student illness and injury when available and communicating with staff and parent or guardian as to recommendations when referral or exclusion from school is needed according to school policy.
• Participating with other staff in developing and implementing wellness and safety policies. Coordinating staff training and delegation of medical procedures when needed.
• Accurately documenting Medicaid-eligible school health services in EdPlan Health and completing required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements. Maintaining confidentiality and submitting documentation within established timelines.