School Nurse

School Nurse

The job of School Nurse is done for the purpose of assessing the health needs of students and implementing individual health care plans directed by a physician; monitoring student health care plans incorporating parent/guardian and/or physician input; ensuring health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health, providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students including parental/guardian consent; serving as a health care resource to staff; conducting mandated health screenings; and identifying health issues for referral to appropriate parties for treatment and/or proper follow-up. This position serves as a key contributor within the educational team.

Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers mandated screenings for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with parents, guardians, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; advising parties of changes in student health status, recommending further medical intervention, providing health related information and/or complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
• Conducts site assessments for the purpose of identifying issues and/or providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.
• Develops individual student care plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs; providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
• Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records 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 needs and initiating follow-up care as may be indicated.
• 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.
• Provides training on a variety of health related subjects for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• 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 for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Responds to emergency medical situations for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Transports health related supplies and equipment to school sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Education: Bachelor's degree in job related area with an emphasis in Nursing. Equivalency: Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university plus two years of work experience as a registered nurse.