School Nurse

School NurseEssential duties and responsibilities include maintaining accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, district policy, and administrative direction. Acts as a resource and support for the nursing team. Provides nursing and/or medically prescribed interventions. Counsels individual students regarding health issues, implements student health management plans, evaluates student response and/or revises health management plans when necessary. Consults with staff to help them better understand student's various medical concerns and how they impact the student in the school setting. Acts as a liaison between schools, families and community social service agencies and medical providers. Organizes and implements state mandated programs i.e. immunizations, health screenings, school based vision and hearing screenings, etc. Maintains ethical standards of confidentiality. Participates effectively as a member of the building crisis team. Promotes programs to address health issues in a preventative manner. Participates in student and staff health promotion and wellness programs. Initiates contact with parents/guardians. Demonstrates current knowledge of best practices in school nursing and uses independent nursing judgment when delivering school health services within the parameters of board policies and procedures. Completes paperwork in a timely manner. Recognizes signs of emotional distress, child abuse, and neglect and follows procedures for reporting known or suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities. Maintains confidentiality of records and respect for privacy of all students and staff. Conducts the professional activities of assessment, diagnosis, and/or instruction consistent with the requirements of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and board policies and procedures. Abides by current legal directives, school policies, and procedures. Models and promotes ethical practices for confidential communication. Administers medications and performs specialized procedures in compliance with state law and board procedures and policies. Demonstrates strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills with colleagues, parents, and administration. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth.Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in nursing, Professional Educator License (PEL), Registered RN license with IDFPR, knowledge of theories and practices of child development, and salary aligned with the AEEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.