Certified School Nurse

Certified School NurseEaton Community Schools is currently accepting applications for a Certified School Nurse. Qualifications include, but not limited to: Must be a licensed R.N. with a Bachelor of Science degree and hold a school nurse certification through the Ohio Department of Education. Must pass criminal background check. Possess high moral character. Possess a regular and predictable attendance record, without tardiness. Possess ability to work with students, teachers, and administration positively, effectively, and energetically. Demonstrate a sincere desire to aid all students and interact with a positive attitude. Have ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students. Possess a knowledge of or experience with handicapped students and/or sincere desire and ability to learn about working with the handicapped children. Must possess a valid driver's license. Interested applicants must apply online and include a resume and three (3) letters of reference.Job DescriptionUnder general direction, conducts and coordinates school health services and programs, provides care for ill and injured students or employees, refers students/families to appropriate agency.Essential Functions1. Is responsible for maintaining, checking and updating all student health records and reviewing emergency medical forms.2. Communicates to teaching staff known student health problems.3. Conducts classroom presentations as related to health and health education as needed, in accordance with Board-approved course of study.4. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters including abuse and neglect to appropriate agencies.5. Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.6. Coordinate and assists when requested, first aid and emergency care according to school policy.7. Completes all reports on health programs and health-related activities.8. Conducts school health services, including kindergarten screening and tests for hearing, vision, and scoliosis.9. Follows-up referrals of students as required.10. Provides emergency treatment of illness and/or injury when requested.11. Evaluates health program yearly or when requested.12. Participates in parent/teacher conferences as necessary.13. Screens students for communicable and nuisance diseases and recommends exclusion from school when appropriate.14. Is responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of first aid materials in school clinics and supervises their proper use.15. Makes proper referrals for care of students to available resource agencies, specialists or other appropriate individuals.16. Administers medications to students requiring such medication.17. Monitors immunization status of all students and recommends exclusion from school when requirements are not met.18. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.19. Maintains required certificate(s)20. Maintains valid Ohio driver's license.21. In cooperation with administration, administers/facilitates compliance with federal and state requirements pertaining to the health and safety of all staff.22. Develops emergency action plans, individualized health care plans, or provides input for IEP or 504 based on a student's chronic or acute medical condition.23. Acts as a liaison between the school and community agencies.24. Attends staff, professional, and interagency meetings as required.25. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.26. Performs any other duties that may be assigned.Other Duties and Responsibilities1. Demonstrates positive relationship with students and staff.2. Establishes as fully as possible, a supportive relationship with students.3. Visits student homes when necessary.4. Participates in in-service training programs and initiates and/or conducts in-service meetings for staff.5. Assists teachers in the instruction of health policies.6. Provides information and resource material for staff and students.7. Attends in-services, workshops, seminars and professional conferences as requested.8. Serves on educational related committees.9. Provides reasonable precautions to protect material, equipment and facilities.10. Participates in co-curricular and school community activities, i.e., open houses, building and district committees.11. Maintains safety precautions at all times for students, staff, and parents.12. Performs other duties as required by supervisorKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: Board policies and procedures, building policies and procedures, health care techniques and procedures, first aid, CPR, health curriculum, referral procedures, health care agencies, required health reports and records, communicable diseases, public relations, medications.Ability to: Interpret policies, rules and regulations, maintain records; communicate effectively; administered medications, first aid, and CPR; prepare reports; maintain records; make appropriate referrals; access work sites.Skill in: use of audiometers, vision tests, tympanometers.Equipment OperatedAudiometer, vision testing machines, tympanometers, computer, copier, and other necessary medical equipment.Additional Working ConditionsOccasional: exposure to severe weather and driving conditions, hazardous chemicals, heavy equipment, unruly children/adults.Frequent: exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.ConductEach staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.Term of EmploymentOne hundred eighty-three (183) days annual contract. Extended service may be approved through supplemental contract at the discretion of the Board of Education.Performance EvaluationConducted by the Superintendent or designee.