School Nurse: Student Health & Wellness Advocate

BakerRipley Community Schools is seeking a talented individual to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of our students and the community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to provide support to students, families, and staff for their overall health and wellness while at school. School Nurse Responsibilities & Duties Responsible for the implementation and management of the school health program which is designed to serve each student through the delivery of preventive care, provision of health education and the promotion of a healthy school environment Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process and established school health protocols to all students according to district policy Serve as health advocate for students Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached) Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school Administer medications according to district policy and procedures Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs Make referrals as necessary Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups Educate faculty and staff as needed on health related topics Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students Develop a health management plan and provide clinical case management for students who are medically fragile and/or have specialized health care needs Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents and community Serve as a primary member of the school crisis intervention team and provide health counseling for students, parents and staff Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees and develops Individual Health Plan Collaborate with other professionals regarding implementation of health-related Individual Education Plan (IEP) items Communicate regularly with principal, health services coordinator, school counselor, teachers, parents, food services and other staff regarding health services issues Review and evaluate immunization records Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Implement health screening programs according to district and state guidelines and establish and maintain a reporting and recording system which utilizes current technology in health data collection Qualifications School Nurse Qualifications & Skills Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nursing Must be CPR certified Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to implement policies and procedures Experience in community health or school nursing Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening and as a health screener Maintain emotional control under stress #J-18808-Ljbffr