School Nurse

School Nurse

The PODER Academy and PODER Academy Secondary School prepare students for college and beyond through rigorous academic and athletic programs.

Position Summary

The job of School Nurse is done for the purpose of overseeing the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by health care professionals as appropriate; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; and serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and conducting mandated health screenings and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.

Essential Functions

• Administered recommended screenings for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse, and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts and addresses age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
• Cooperates in the identification of students in need of additional assistance for the purpose of ensuring students educational needs are met in a healthy school environment.
• Develops individual student care plans for the purpose of addressing students health needs, providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
• Directs student health services for the purpose of prioritizing project activities, ensuring utilization of personnel in compliance with site requirements, assuring health care needs are met, promoting a healthy school environment and meeting recommended requirements.
• Maintains students confidential files and records for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirement and professional
• Maintains contact, as confidentiality laws permit, with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of significant changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury and students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns, initiating follow-up care and assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Monitors immunizations, assures appropriate exclusion from the school and reentry into school for the purpose of ensuring a safe and health school environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides direct health care to students and staff for the purpose of providing a healthy school environment.
• Provides training or serves as a resource on a variety of health related subjects, for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing a healthy school environment.
• Reports communicable disease as required by law for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care for the purpose of providing information to staff, students parents, and the public.
• Responds to emergency medical situations, for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Responsible for medication administration, first aid, and specialized medical treatments that are within the scope of nursing practices and/or are ordered by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• SKILLS - Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.
• KNOWLEDGE - Required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards and codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies.
• ABILITY - Required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defended but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required analyze issues and create action plan. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communication with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Qualifications

• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired
• Bachelor's degree in job-related area
• Appropriate WY State Department of Education Permit
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certificate and Registered Nurse License form WY Board of Nursing
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Compensation

The PODER and PASS schools are offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits; medical & dental for employees and dependents, retirement with the Wyoming Retirement System, and more.

Commitment to Diversity

The PODER and PASS schools are actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

• Visit our website to learn about our school,
• Submit your application to the LCSD #1 HR page