Lead Nurse

Forum as Nurse on Special Assignment

Position is for 202 days, plus 1 curriculum stipend Lead nurse

Job Description Requirements:

• BSN in Nursing with a current Iowa license and Iowa BOEE Statement of Professional Recognition

Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services

Basic Function: To develop and direct school nursing services. Provides leadership, supervision, consultation, coordination, professional development, program development and program evaluation for the school nursing program. Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements nursing program components necessary for compliance with federal and state law as well as local and district policies.
• Perform duties under the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act and follow HIPPA and FERPA laws.
• Maintains accurate medical records to ensure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Establishes procedures and manages student health screening programs and administration of medication.
• Plans and oversees instructions of CPR and Med Administration preparedness classes for district personnel.
• Implements and oversees the district occupation exposure to Bloodborne Pathogen and Hepatitis B programs.
• Maintains district AED inventory.
• Initiates timely contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Works in conjunction with special education staff, nurses, and administrators, to develop and oversee the implementation of health plans for IEP and homebound students.
• Works with nurses and staff to develop, train, and implement safety evacuation plans for students with limited mobility or wheelchairs.
• Develops contracts for private duty nurses and guides their work in our schools.
• Assists content areas specialists with staff professional learning as it relates to the school nursing program and health and well-being of students.
• Represents the district with community partners to coordinate needed health services for staff and students.
• Coordinates with the school Medicaid program and nurses as it relates to medical billing.
• Facilitates 504's at the district level and provides necessary training for staff.
• Monitor nursing services in our schools on a daily basis and floats to buildings to provide coverage when necessary.
• Work with Summer learning and extended school year programs to plan for nursing service coverage during summer classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Abilities:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in accordance with management and supervision duties.
• Ability to plan and organize work independently, with little direction.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement actions or recommendations, as appropriate, in support of goals.
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation.
• Capability to demonstrate respect for children, teenagers, and adults.
• Competence to accurately record, transfer, and relate information.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Skill to demonstrate active and reflective listening skills.
• Capability to present information in an organized manner.