School Nurse

School Nurse

Immediate Supervisor: Principal and/or Superintendent of Schools

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Term: Minimum 210 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment days may be established by HCBOE

Salary: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Hampshire County Teacher Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and HCBOE Evaluation Policy.

Job Summary

The School Nurse provides nursing/health related services to the students and school community at assigned school(s).

Performance Responsibilities

Respond to student health issues at assigned school(s)

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the health service program for the assigned school(s)

Serve as a resource and consultant to the school staff, students and families on health-related issues

Develop, write and implement health care plans for specific individual students, including Health Electronic Care Plans (HECP)

Maintain and update knowledge and understanding of WVBE Policy 2422.7 Standards of Basic and Specialized Health Care Procedures and the Health Care Procedures Manual

Participate in establishing procedures for emergency care of student injuries/illnesses

Develop and implement procedures and programs for the prevention and control of communicable diseases

Assist in the investigation of communicable diseases

Promote the collaboration and transfer of information among the community health professionals, the schools and the Hampshire County Health Department

Review and update student health records

Attend and participate in faculty, staff and community meetings as a representative of the school health program

Participate in the school's multi-disciplinary team evaluation process

Participate as the health professional in IEP and 504 meetings

Serve as the liaison between the school, student, parents, and health care providers

Collaborate with principals and staff to assess, plan, and maintain a healthy school environment

Coordinate and implement the school's health screening program and follow-up activities

Coordinate and monitor compliance with state immunization laws

Assist in the development of health care plans for special needs students

Assist and provide health care class instruction

Maintain ongoing contact with school principal(s), teachers, aides, secretaries, cooks, and custodians regarding health-related issues

Identify and prioritize students who need individual health care plans

Administer first aid and emergency care by responding immediately

Monitor medication administration at the schools

Perform medication audits of schools' medication logs

Ensure the delivery of school health services at assigned schools

Maintain confidential information in compliance with state nursing procedures, Hampshire County Schools' procedures and the WVDE's procedures for the Collection, Maintenance, and Disclosure of School Records, and the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Maintain expertise by participating in relevant professional development

Coordinate referrals for various health problems to appropriate community resources and keep appropriate school staff apprised of the referral status

Assist with health related attendance problems

Complete an annual report and submit to the Coordinator of Student Support/Social Services

Participate on Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) School Team

Qualifications

Certified School Nurse is defined as a registered professional nurse, who is licensed by the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV Code § 30-7-1, et seq.), who has completed a WVDE approved program as defined in Policy 5100: Approval of Educational Personnel Preparation Programs (WV 126CSR114), and meets the requirements for certification as contained in WVBE Policy 5202: Minimum requirements for the Licensure of Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel and Advanced Salary Classifications (WV 126CRS136—hereinafter Policy 5202).

The certified school nurse must be employed by the county board of education or the county health department as specified in WV Code § 18-5-22.

Hold current CPT certification

Ability to adhere to appropriate safety, hygiene, and personal health standards and maintain a safe work area

Ability to demonstrate courtesy and tact in interpersonal relations with staff and community members

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds and assist with lifting up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus.

The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.