Certified School Nurse - PPD (District Substitute Nurse)

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest! Title: Certified School Nurse PPD Reports To: Building Principal Takes Direction From: Director of Special Education and Student Services and Building Principal Schedule/Calendar: 7.5 hrs./day 37.5 hrs./week 191 days/year Summary: The certified school nurse is a licensed registered nurse properly certified by the State Department of Education as a school nurse. The school nurse is CPR certified and performs the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the School Laws of Pennsylvania and in accordance with the State Health regulations. The school nurse may be called upon to perform other duties in line with his/her professional training. Essential Functions Conducts vision and hearing tests, measures height, weight, and BMI, and advises parents or guardians if the screening results warrant further medical or dental care Acts upon referrals received Assists families in understanding medical findings and recommendations and refers them to the appropriate community agencies Determines that all students are in compliance with the State Immunization Laws and advises Principals on the matter Establishes procedures for first aid, sets up first aid equipment, and supervises its maintenance Develops and provides first aid services in accordance with District Guidelines Writes and implements individual student health plans with parents and staff Informs staff of student confidential medical concerns and allergy related issues of students Dispenses medication to students in accordance with District guidelines Advises means of appropriate transportation in case of emergency or sudden illness to home or hospital Participates in the health instruction program Acts as a resource person in health matters to the North Penn School District Consults with District staff on matters pertaining to the health and well-being of students Plans, implements, and participates in the care of mainstreamed medically fragile students with special health needs such as toileting and catheterization Advises on communicable diseases and excludes and re-admits students, if necessary Schedules mandated physical and special examinations as directed Coordinates the recording of all pertinent health information in the students' health record, ensuring accuracy and completeness; maintains State Immunization Cards on every student Attends workshops and seminars pertinent to the school health program with the approval of the Director of Special Education and Student Services Submits accurate data for required building and district reports Examines child with suspected child abuse, reports to Principal and follows through on the mandated District Guidelines Obtains necessary immunization information and other pertinent medical data during kindergarten registration Coordinates building medical services and communicates regularly with the staff nurses to implement these services Provides health services to North Penn School District personnel Participates in Child Study Team meetings or team meetings at the direction of the Building Principal Shall perform other appropriate nursing duties as determined by the Director of Special Education and Student Services Education And/or Certification Required Licensed registered nurse properly certified by the State Department of Education as a school nurse CPR certified and performs the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the School Laws of Pennsylvania and in accordance with the State Health regulations PA Certified School Nurse Certificate or enrollment in a program pursuing CSN certification Requisite Skills Good oral speaking and listening skills for effective communication with faculty, personnel, and students to teach and provide first aid Visual acuity and depth perception to apply principles of first aid Lifts/carries first aid equipment and/or teaching supplies which weigh no more than 20 lbs. May occasionally climb stairs in and or around the building Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position. Physical Requirements: Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. North Penn School District is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Penn School District