Nurse

School Nurse Position

This position is responsible for the medical supervision and health care of students and staff in the assigned school. Candidate should possess the knowledge required to ensure basic health services are available during the school day. This position must have the ability to work well with teachers, parents, and the school staff and have effective oral and written communication skills; all details listed here within the job description are subject to change, with or without warning, by the STS Site Supervisor.

Responsibilities include assessment and treatment within the scope of professional nursing practice, communication with parents, referral to physicians, and provision or supervision of prescribed nursing care. An individualized health care plan is developed for students with chronic conditions, and when appropriate, an emergency plan is developed to manage potential emergent events in the school setting (eg, diabetes, asthma). Ideally, this health plan is aligned with the management plan directed by the child's pediatrician and regularly updated through close communication. The school nurse is responsible for management of this plan and communication about the plan to all appropriate school personnel. The school nurse has a unique role in provision of school health services for children with special health needs, including children with chronic illnesses and disabilities of various degrees of severity.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position may vary in nature due to changes in schedule, student or district need, and include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct care to students and sometimes staff.
• Complies with school district policies and procedures and state laws relative to admin of medicine to students.
• Implements school health care plans for the purpose of providing appropriate care as directed by health care professional.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Maintains student health records (manual and computerized) (e.g. immunization history, medication and contact log, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated requirements.
• Monitors health care plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs and implementing health care directions from parents and/or physicians.
• Participates (when invited) in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, including IEP, for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge.
• Participates in various emergency drills (e.g. lock downs, safety meetings, evacuation plans, crisis team, etc.) for the purpose of providing expertise in health related issues.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. medication logs, compliance reports, student activities, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Reports incidents and students with contagious diseases for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, and positive learning environment.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate health and safety concerns.
• Must practice in accordance with the Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. Paraprofessional Handbook policies, and school district policies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Ability to quickly trail any student that elopes

Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds

Moving of various items – up to 30 pounds

Manual dexterity to use office equipment

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to write legibly

Vision (Near, Color, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Ability to hear fire alarms, bells, and PA system)

Sense of Touch

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed in all areas of district buildings, grounds, vehicles, and/or any area in which a district activity or function is taking place.

Exposed to varying degrees of temperature relative to the conditions occurring in nature outside.

The ability to work with students and adults displaying a variety of emotions including, but not limited to, joy, happiness, sorrow, fear, anger and aggression in controlled, uncontrolled and unpredictable situations.