School Nurse

Nurse - Harrisburg S D

To assist in addressing, maintaining and improving student health and the smooth and efficient operation and provision of school health services.

Essential Functions % TIME Abides by applicable federal, state and local school, school health and nurse practice laws and regulations, guidelines, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to District policies or administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.

Administers medication according to physician orders and school district policies and administrative procedures.

Provides care for students who are ill or injured. Provides for safe storage of and emergency access to medications and reliable administration and recording of all doses given. Oversees programs permitting emergency administration of medications such as Nalaxone, Epi-pens, etc. Coordinates training and maintains records for each person who has met the training requirements to administer emergency medications in accordance with law and regulations and notifies him/her if updates are required.

Maintains communication with staff regarding the special, physical and medical needs of students in particular when they may affect behavior, appearance or academic performance, while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Uses assessment skills to identify students at risk for physical or psychosocial problems and communicates these needs to parent/guardian or appropriate school personnel. Assists families with locating community resources for needed health care.

Maintains comprehensive health records for each registered student and records of school nursing services.

Maintains emergency information for students and staff and keeps records of communications with parents, staff, and community agencies regarding students. Reviews and monitors students' immunization status and makes appropriate referrals to up-date immunizations as necessary.

Participates as requested in development of accommodations for students with disabilities and implements all roles and responsibilities assigned to the school nurse. Develops Individualized Health Plans for students as necessary.

In addition to complying with all mandatory reporting requirements, helps to identify high risk children in need of services. Assists with training of and sharing information with staff on recognizing signs of child abuse.

Organizes, performs, and supervises state mandated health and wellness screenings for students. Organizes and assists the physician and dentist with state mandated physical exams to include those for athletes.

Serves as a resource for classroom teachers and the community regarding health and wellness education, growth and maturity, personal hygiene, and dental care. Provides information and instruction on health topics as required and/or mandated.

Oversees and ensures the timely delivery of all state-mandated health reports as required by PDE and the Department of Health, including compilation of student health data. Prepares reports as requested for the District.

Participates as requested in committees, programs and activities relating to student health and wellness including the Student Assistance Program, Child Study Teams, Suicide Prevention, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Smoking Cessation.

Assumes responsibility for office supply management; count inventory and stock supplies as needed and reconciles supply order to receipts and stock.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level Education Details Req Pref

Bachelors Degree Nursing X

Valid Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification, RN; and Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to organize tasks.

Ability to exercise good judgment. Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, athletic staff, alumni, Board members, booster groups, staff, co-workers, and general community.

Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.

Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.

Demonstrates effective classroom management skills.

Must possess active listening skills.

Must possess conflict mediation skills.

Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects at once.

Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.

Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job.

Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.

Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware.

Proofreads work for grammar and spelling accuracy.

Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.

Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.

Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.

Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels. Ability to use computer technology efficiently including word processing, presentation/webpage software, PowerPoint and Excel software applications.

Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with District policies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demand Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight

Sitting X Standing X Walking X Talking: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups Hearing: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups Vision: Near, midrange, far, peripheral, depth and color Driving Requirements (personal vehicle, and/or company vehicle): Machines or tools used: Computer: X Machines or tools used: Telephone X Pushing/Pulling/Lifting(Enter Weight) The school recognizes that reasonable accommodations must be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

Typical Office Environment Subject to inside environmental conditions Subject to outside environmental conditions Typical athletic training office/facility/environment May be exposed to hazardous materials, body fluids, or disease Typical classroom environment