DHS Nurse

Nurse Position at Converse County School District #1

Converse County School District #1 is searching for a Nurse. Experience the difference while you make the difference! We are looking for a career-oriented team player who is enthusiastic about all things education while improving the lives of our students. If you seek a progressive school district that ensures all students succeed by "Working Together to Achieve Excellence" then you need to apply to join the Bearcat Nation!

Reasons you should work for Converse County School District #1:

• Competitive salary schedule (depending on experience/education). Minimum salary: BA, step 1: $60,000. Maximum salary: MA + 60: $71,475.
• Variety of insurance benefit packages provide employees options including district covered life insurance plans.
• Supporting a collaborative team environment through the Professional Learning Collaboration (PLC) process.
• Fostering professional development.
• Community activities: North Platte River provides excellent trout fishing, rafting, canoeing, and sport recreation. Glendo Reservoir provides excellent walleye fishing and water skiing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities. Laramie Peak provides excellent big game hunting opportunities along with hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping. 1 hour to downhill and cross-country skiing opportunities. Wyoming State Fair is held in Douglas each year and fair grounds provides rodeo and concert opportunities. Eastern Wyoming Community College provides educational opportunities for staff and students.
• Location: 45 minutes from Casper where many Wyoming High School state activities are held each year. 3 hours from Denver Colorado where you can catch a professional game or spend the weekend.

Purpose Statement: The job of Nurse is done for the purpose/s of assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment. This job reports to Building Level Administrator(s).

Essential Functions:

• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts site assessments (e.g. health issues, student health records, emergency preparedness, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and/or providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.
• Develops individual student care plans as a resource during the development of 504 plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs, providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students' health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Transports supplies and equipment to school sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area. Certificates and Licenses: Registered Nurse License.

For additional information: Justin Carr, Principal: View phone number on click.appcast.io. To apply: ccsd1.org. Equal Employment Opportunity: Converse County School District #1 is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. It is the District's policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based on these grounds. CCSD#1 Non-Discrimination Statement.