School Nurse (Flagship MS)

School Nurse

The School Nurse will address the basic medical issues that occur with the assigned student population. S/he will provide scheduled care and treatment to the assigned student population.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services or contained in division manuals and protocols.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
• Establish and update health and immunization records.
• Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
• Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students to be reviewed by Director of Student Support.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed to provide professional expertise on services.

Qualifications:

• Associates Preferred LPN Certification Required
• 2+ years of professional work experience with background in education and urban communities preferred
• Ability to use clinic/medical equipment
• Possess basic pharmacological knowledge
• Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly
• Comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team;
• Strong sense of professionalism;
• Skills and requirements expected by the nursing coordinator and the school administrators
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel locally using own transportation; willingness to travel within the state, as required
• Willingness to work additional hours and/or evenings, on occasion
• Making referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
• Serving as a liaison between school, family, and community resources
• Experience with special needs students
• Experience with Crisis Management
• Experience with social and community organization coordination of benefits

Salary: $47,500 - $67,500 a year Salary is based on years of experience.