Registered Nurse (District Wide)

Registered Nurse

Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students and emergency assistance to faculty according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Maintains student health records; performs limited health counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. Reports to the District Coordinator of Nursing Services for clinical supervision and performance evaluation and the Principal for administrative supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages health room; sees ill and injured students on a walk-in basis and handles medical emergencies.
• Notifies parents or physicians, as necessary, in cases requiring medical attention; summons ambulance if necessary.
• Schedules and helps to conduct physical assessments, which includes appropriate vital signs, hearing, vision, blood pressure and dental screening tests, documenting the results.
• Determines if further medical consultation or treatment is necessary or advisable, and follows through as needed.
• Counsels and educates students about their health problems or conditions, disease prevention, hygiene and health maintenance; educates faculty and staff about health conditions and special medical procedures as necessary.
• Administers prescription and non-prescription medications as directed by licensed healthcare provider and parent; supervises assisting with administration of medication by other designated District employees.
• Looks for conditions which might indicate the presence of communicable diseases; alerts faculty, parents, physicians and public health authorities when necessary.
• Reports suspected child abuse/sexual abuse/neglect to the Department of Social Services when necessary.
• Coordinates health services and promotions with community health agencies, including vaccinations.
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential individual health records of students using the computerized School Health Management Program (SNAP), by promptly documenting nursing services provided and manually document when electronic system is unavailable.
• Develop Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) using nursing language to direct nursing care for students with handicapping or chronic health conditions, as well as, Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) written in lay language to guide the response of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in a health-related emergency for all eligible students with chronic illnesses.
• Make decisions related to the appropriate delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by South Carolina laws and professional practice guidance (American Nurses Association (ANA), National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2006.
• Participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings and 504 meetings when appropriate.
• Generate monthly Medicaid Billing and review Medicaid documents when appropriate.
• Orders and maintains inventory of health room supplies and equipment.
• May serve as site coordinator for staff wellness programs; obtains literature and shows films pertaining to health.
• Makes hospital and home visits as appropriate; attends placement meetings for students assessed.
• Collaborates with corporate, community and hospital systems to coordinate health care for students.
• Makes medical and dental appointments for students and arranges transportation as necessary.
• Conducts informational / support meetings for students and parents.
• Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the nursing/medical profession.
• Uses a computer to retrieve and record student information and to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including health screening data, health records, laboratory reports, immunization records, physicians' statements, accident/injury reports, student health records, referrals, supply requests, monthly and annual reports, permission forms, training reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, typewriter, telephone, calculator, vehicle, audiometer, blood pressure cuff, scoliometer, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, scales, stethoscope, thermometer, vision occluder, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, principal and other administrators, co-workers, teachers, other school / District personnel, students, parents, community health and service agencies, Department of Social Services personnel, guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers, medical and dental professionals, emergency medical personnel, etc.
• Provides emergent medical care to faculty and staff.

Additional Job Functions:

• Provides annual OSHA training to staff members as assigned school.
• Stocks health room supplies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing supplemented by one (1) or more years of recent nursing experience, preferably in an educational settings, pediatric nursing, public health nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be a Registered Nurse, licensed by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing; must possess CPR/AED certification.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, telephone, vehicle, health assessment equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; work involves walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to thirty-five pounds and to apply physical restraint when necessary