Residential Health Services Nurse - 220 days - Evening

Residential Health Services Nurse

Provide comprehensive services of assessment, promotion, and maintenance of health for students enrolled at the WVSDB campus. The service is directed toward prevention of illness, health promotion, rehabilitation and continuity of care, health counseling and education, and care in acute illness and primary health care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to WVBE Policy 5902 "Employee Code of Conduct" and the applicable WVSDB personnel policies for employee performance.
• Provide direct services to students in support of health and wellness, as well as crisis intervention for sudden illness, injury, emotional disturbances, and other emergency situations as necessary.
• Checks all in-patients at the Health Services Department.
• Reviews previous 24 hours for new orders and any other relevant data regarding student care plans.
• Evaluates health needs of students and creates plans to meet those needs.
• Schedules and assists with physical examinations performed in the Health Services Department.
• Participate in prescribed medical regimen by preparing, assisting, and providing follow-up care to students undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Assists with medical care: medications, injections, food preparation, feeding problems, and personal hygiene.
• Prepares daily census report.
• Arranges clinic and/or doctor's appointments, as well as arranges transportation for students to hospital for tests or examinations.
• Provides follow-up on all clinic and Child Study Center recommendations.
• Ensures student's continuing care needs through appropriate use of referrals.
• Communicates with and transfers information to appropriate staff members regarding special needs or problems of students.
• Completes physician's call sheet when/if they make rounds. Schedules those students who need to see physician.
• Reviews records on prospective students for completion of immunization requirements, medical history, and pertinent evaluations.
• Counsels or confers with individual students on referral or at student's request.
• Utilizes services of community and ancillary resources for continuity of health care.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete student medical records as custodian of all medical records, in accordance with school policies governing confidentiality of student information.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date student medical records in electronic form 3-at on WVEIS.
• Responsible for ordering drugs, medical supplies, and other items utilized by this department.
• Contacts families, or others, to implement and follow through with individual goals for health care.
• Reviews all TB Questionnaires from new employees for risk factors.
• Refers staff members for x-rays, as necessary.
• Keeps accurate records of employees and students and reschedules as required.
• Assists with bus driver physical examinations.
• Inventories, orders, stocks, and records all medications and medical supplies in accordance with school policies, federal and state regulations.
• Responsible for contacting and informing parents regarding indications for treatment, needs and evaluation of students.
• Organizes and implements state-wide fluoride rinse program which involves ordering supplies and equipment from state, parental permission forms, weekly records, and end of the year report to state.
• Attends general staff meetings as requested.
• Provides or assists with staff professional development, in-services, and various health-related requirements for employment.
• Provides for annual certification and recertification of staff for in CPR and First Aid required classes.
• Maintains current licensure.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of LPN license; RN preferred.
• Required to be licensed in WV.
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of pediatric growth and development, family and group dynamics, and public health science including epidemiology and levels of prevention and wellness desirable.
• Must have or acquire certification as Instructor for CPR, First Aid, as well as maintain/renew license as necessary.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 computer and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50-100 pounds. He/she shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety, or judgement will not be tolerated.

Expectations:

• The staff member must complete all required annual trainings.
• The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
• The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
• The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits such as punctuality and attendance.
• The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for work productivity and collaboration.
• The staff member is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
• The staff member demonstrates excellent communication skills and excellent presentation skills using current technologies.
• The staff member understands that work assignments may change or be added as priorities emerge.

Compensation:

WVSDB Professional Salary Schedule, based upon degree level and applicable years of experience. 220-day contract inclusive of summer program. Supplemental Pay for on-call coverage applicable. Additional compensation is available for ASL proficiency as detailed in the WVSDB Communication Policy. Full benefits package available.

West Virginia Department of Education