School Nurse: DANIELSVILLE and ILA Elementary

School Nurse

LPN license/certification required; RN license preferred. Reports To: Principal/Lead School Nurse

Responsibilities:

• Observe students to assess/detect health conditions and needs.
• Instruct and assist teachers and other school personnel in screening students for health needs including, but not limited to, hearing, vision, scoliosis, lice, etc.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and skill in administering medications and treatments.
• Administer first aid in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain and administer student medications as prescribed.
• Collect and maintain authorization/consent forms for student treatment/medication.
• Provide and assist with care of students, employees, and others who have suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Demonstrate and instruct school personnel in the proper precautions for handling body fluids and related infection control and safety.
• Assure the appropriate confidentiality of students and other clients.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and keep clinic area clean and orderly.
• Maintain records and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Collect, record, and organize health care statistics/information as needed.
• Develop and submit a budget to the Lead School Nurse and administer that budget as approved by the Board of Education.
• Maintain positive lines of communication with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Participate on committees as assigned.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Exhibit regular, dependable, and punctual attendance.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.