Nurse

Overall Purpose


Oversees the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students; serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; conducting mandated health screenings; and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.

Essential Functions

• Assesses situations involving students' safety and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment, and complying with legal requirements.
• Auditing student immunizations for the purpose of meeting the requirements of state audits and for the protection of all district students and personnel.
• Conducts first responder medical drills in each school for the purpose of ensuring school staff are prepared to respond to a medical emergency.
• Develops individual student care plans with input from parents and physicians for the purpose of identifying medical interventions needed at school and educating school staff in how to work with such students in the classroom.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Oversees medication administration by unlicensed personnel in schools for the purpose of ensuring safe and accurate administration of medication as ordered by physicians.
• Performs first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Responds to emergency medical situations for the purpose of ensuring appropriate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Reports health and safety issues to Lead Nurse and appropriate agencies for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

Requirements


RN or LPN Licensure. (RN preferred)

Physical Requirements


Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Education/Training


Current First Aid and CPR Certification.


Clearances


Criminal Background Check


FLSA Status/Work Calendar


Non-Exempt/184