Nurse

Job Title

Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

Responsible for administering primary health care for illnesses, injuries, dental and mental health problems

Holds regularly scheduled sick-call

Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness; administers medications and treatments in accordance with authorized physicians Standing Orders

Makes referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services based upon assessment of the students physical and/or emotional needs

Provides follow-up care, treatment or relay of information by telephone and/or interview on illness, injuries, dental problems, test results, etc. by contacting parents, clinics, physicians, mental health providers, etc.

Counsels, educates, and trains students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of pregnancy, STDs and HIV

Counsels students about matters relevant to their vocational and academic performance and other related concerns to encourage and motivate them to succeed in the classroom and after graduation

Performs other duties as assigned

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements:

Current state and/or national Licensure and Registration as an RN; and CPR certification required