School Nurse

School NurseThe School Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic healthcare services to students at the assigned school, promoting student wellness, and supporting a safe and healthy school environment. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), physician, or designated supervisor to deliver nursing care, administer medications, maintain health records, and respond to medical emergencies.Assesses student health concerns and determines appropriate interventions or referrals.Collaborates with school personnel to identify and address the social, emotional, and physical needs of students.Provides first aid and routine nursing care to students.Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician's orders, school policy, and state regulations.Maintains accurate and confidential student health records; ensures HIPPA/FERPA complianceConducts health screenings as required by state regulations and school policy.Advises students and parents in healthy habits, wellness, and disease prevention.Works with community agencies in planning facilities to meet the needs of children outside the school setting.Assists students with disabilities that require special healthcare needs.Assists in developing and implementing Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and supports accommodations for students with medical needs.Monitors and manages students with chronic health conditionsPrepares and maintains lists of students with medical conditions requiring accommodations, including activity restrictions, seating modifications, medication administration, or dietary considerations.Provides parents and guardians with required health forms and facilitates communication regarding student health concerns.Reports significant student injuries, accidents, and illness trends to the building principal and ensures all accident/incident reports are completed and filed according to school procedures.Notifies parents or guardians regarding student illness or injury and provides supervision of ill or injured students until released to parental care.Responds promptly to medical emergencies and initiates emergency procedures when necessary.Assists with completing local or district and state reports as required.Attends meetings with the school administrators when required.Consults with attendance personnel and staff regarding health-related factors affecting attendance and communicable disease concerns.Recommends building equipment and supplies to the principal by requisition.Maintains inventory and proper storage of medications and medical supplies.Approves student early dismissal for health-related reasons in accordance with district procedures.Monitors immunization compliance and reports health data as required.Works with principal and custodial staff to support infection control practices and health-related safety proceduresPerforms other duties as required or assigned.Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations for school personnel.