Pickerington Preschool Nurse

Pickerington Preschool School Nurse

Qualifications: College graduate with not less than a bachelor's degree in nursing or an allied field. A graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Ohio registered nurse license. Certified/licensed by the Ohio department of education as a school nurse. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable. Required criminal background check. Meets USCIS I-9 employment eligibility verification. Valid Ohio license.

Reports To: Principal of assigned building/supervisor/health services supervisor.

Job Goal

To promote, protect, maintain, and improve the health status of students of the Pickerington preschool program as operated by the Fairfield county educational service center through the cooperative efforts of the student, his/her family, his/her health care providers, the school and the community.

Performance Responsibilities

Assists in the administration and monitoring of student medications and treatments according to district policy and Ohio law. Coordinates creating and implementation of individual health care plans, in collaboration with students, parents and health care providers. Participates in health evaluation and school management of special education and medically fragile students; attends 504/IEP meetings and participates in plan development where applicable. Follows state and county health department guidelines for control and management of communicable diseases. Promotes environmental health and safety for staff and students. Prepares and submits state, local and district health reports as required. Participates in professional development through attendance at appropriate district and nursing conferences. Provides students with preventative health education opportunities. Assures compliance with district policy and Ohio immunization laws regarding student immunizations, exemptions, and exclusions by assessing, documenting, and maintaining the status of all student immunization records. Assures compliance with district policy and Ohio immunization laws through appropriate referral to physicians and health care facilities for immunizations. Provides educational inservice/training to school staff annually or as needed. Orients health care assistants, subs and other school staff to clinic procedures. Delegates nursing tasks to designated staff in accordance with Ohio's nurse practice act, documents and maintains records of training. Assures that health screenings and referrals mandated by the state of Ohio are completed. Consults with clinic staff as needed to solve clinical issues and student, parent or staff concerns. Determines annual health status from emergency medical authorization forms, pertinent past medical history, student observation, consultation and shares appropriate information with school staff in a timely manner. Utilizes professional knowledge and skills to personally assess or gather information from school staff to evaluate signs and symptoms of student illness or injury, provides or recommends appropriate nursing interventions or first aid, and refers students or staff for medical or dental follow up. Provides health counseling to students and staff and refers for further evaluation and follow up. Coordinates school and community health activities and serves as a liaison health professional between the home, school and community. Acts as resource person in promoting health careers to students. Attends and/or is willing to participate in school related after school activities, within reason. Attends faculty meetings as required or requested within the normal school day. Completes required forms and paper work punctually and neatly. Enforces school rules and regulations effectively and in a supportive manner. Carries out in a supportive manner board of education policies and procedures and administrative rules and regulations. Serves on building or district committees as needed or requested, within reason. Fosters and maintains cooperative working relationships with other teachers and support service personnel. Supervises student teachers or field experience students as needed or requested. Seeks assistance, as needed or appropriate, of specialized district or county personnel: learning disabilities personnel psychological or guidance personnel speech and hearing.

Required knowledge, skills, attitudes, and other responsibilities:

Communication skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret information relevant to the position, including being able to speak effectively to small and large groups of people, and to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Leadership ability: Must be able to articulate a vision and mission for the district and provide the appropriate direction, guidance, and management skills to achieve them. Mathematics skills: Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical and computational concepts. Reasoning ability: Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Technology skills: Able to effectively use, as it applies to your specific job function, typical office applications and computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations; must be able to use email. Knowledge of IDEA requirements. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to generate correspondence independently. Respects confidences shared by the staff and operates in a discreet manner in all related matters. Demonstrates enthusiasm and a sincere desire to aid and ensure the safety of all. Is able to accept constructive criticism/feedback. Demonstrates professional tact and diplomacy with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents and the diverse community. Is conscientious and assumes responsibility for one's own work performance. Anticipates problems and unforeseen events and deals with them in an appropriate manner. Demonstrates an ability to make proper decisions when required. Demonstrates loyalty to the administrative team. Possesses high moral character and a good attendance record. Promotes good social relationships as well as promoting good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation. Participates in appropriate professional organizations and their activities. Maintains a calm attitude and sense of control at all times. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information. Possesses the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the superintendent directs.

Additional working conditions: Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions. Occasional alternative/flexible hours/days. Occasional travel. Occasional interruption of duties by staff and/or telephone. Occasional interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and unruly children, and may have to assist with behavior modification. Occasionally required to assist and lift children with mobility and physical needs, and occasionally assist with getting children on and off transportation vehicles. Supplemental contracts or compensation may be awarded by the district for additional duties and responsibilities, at their discretion. Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push, and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

Fairfield County Educational Service Center