School Nurse

School NurseThe job of School Nurse is done for the purpose of assessing the health needs of students and implementing individual health care plans directed by a physician; monitoring student health care plans incorporating parent/guardian and/or physician input; ensuring health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health, providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students including parental/guardian consent; serving as a health care resource to staff; conducting mandated health screenings; and identifying health issues for referral to appropriate parties for treatment and/or proper follow-up. This position serves as a key contributor within the educational team.Essential Functions:Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.Administers mandated screenings for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.Collaborates with parents, guardians, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; advising parties of changes in student health status, recommending further medical intervention, providing health related information and/or complying with legal requirements.Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.Conducts site assessments for the purpose of identifying issues and/or providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.Develops individual student care plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs; providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.Maintains student's confidential files and records for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care needs and initiating follow-up care as may be indicated.Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.Provides training on a variety of health related subjects for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public.Responds to emergency medical situations for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.Transports health related supplies and equipment to school sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.Education: Bachelor's degree in job related area with an emphasis in Nursing. Equivalency: Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university plus two years of work experience as a registered nurse.