School Nurse

School Nurse

Act as a liaison between parents, school personnel, physicians and agencies in school medical matters. Assume responsibility for the immediate care to students or staff members who have suffered injury or emergency illness, and administer first aid in accordance with established procedures when necessary: including awareness and implementation of district and/or building disaster plans as necessary. Act as an advisor within the building in matters of student health needs and maintaining sanitary and safe conditions. Participate in in-service training programs. Attend meetings, conferences and staffing regarding student health and health services. Dispense medications and keep accurate records regarding medications. Teach blood-borne pathogens protection and other staff development and training needs. Develop individual and Emergency health care plans for students with special health care needs. Notify staff of students with special health conditions and needs. Maintain and update health and emergency information data on all students. Monthly check and restock of health supplies; e.g. multiple first aid bag/kits in buildings, AED's. Complete weekly communicable disease report to SCHD. Make sure all cumulative health and immunization records are up to date and compliant with state law a school district policy. Participate in district nurse committee work, in-service training and monthly nurse meetings. Attend IEP meetings when necessary. Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential. Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully. Valid Iowa R.N. License from the Iowa Board of Nursing AND if holds a BSN the Endorsement [175] from Iowa Board of Educational Examiners can make individual eligible for Teacher Quality Funds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to - sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties. Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture. Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather. Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting. Work environment: noise level is quiet to loud. Work may be indoors and/or outdoors. Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms. Substance-free environment. Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public. Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired: Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential. Current certification in CPR for Health Professionals. An ability and desire to work with children, parents, administrators, staff, and the community to better the total educational process of the district. Experience working with children, desired. Willingness to make home visits as necessary or requested. Knowledge of Iowa Nurse Delegation grid. Knowledge of HIPPA/FERPA laws. Computer skills required to input and gather data in Infinite Campus, Ability to use Microsoft Outlook. Participate in continuing education and professional meetings.