School Nurse - Part-Time - ATI

School Nurse Part-Time

The School Nurse provides health services and leadership in establishing a complete and effective program of school health.

Provide Health Services to Students

• Interprets state, federal, and School Board Policy and regulations regarding health requirements and immunization documentation for all new students.
• Establishes and maintains a school health record for each student based on best practice, SCPS Health Services protocols and State Standards for Accreditation for Public Schools in Virginia.
• Maintains and adequately supervises the school health clinic.
• Provides nursing intervention for acute illness and injury of students and staff and supports student's health needs for returning to class whenever possible and approves early dismissals, as appropriate.
• Supervises and documents medication/treatment administration in accordance with the Virginia Department of Education guidelines by a licensed health care provider and SCPS Health Services protocols.
• Administers individual screening of vision, hearing, and scoliosis; and evaluate refer, and follow-ups as required by Virginia school law and School Board regulations.
• Makes home visits in conjunction with other support staff to assist with health-related absentee problems when appropriate.
• Protects the health of students and staff by controlling disease outbreak and spread of communicable diseases through enforcement of health practices, health department protocols and school policies.

Provide Training and Support to Administration and Staff

• Collaborates with educational staff and parents in assessing the health needs of students to prepare and implement health service care plans needed and provide chronic disease case management.
• Participates on School Crisis Team, 504 and Student Support Committee, as needed, in planning, prevention and implementation.
• Completes necessary forms and procedures for Blood borne Pathogen Exposure incidents and situations related to Workers Compensation as outlined in Exposure Control Plan and School Board Policy and Regulations.
• Implements training for staff members of workplace safety guidelines and Bloodborne Pathogens as required through OSHA and related to Workers' Compensation. Provide first aid and referrals for staff for Workers' Compensation claims.
• Provides staff education and training related to medication administration, diabetes, asthma, allergy, anaphylaxis recognition and treatment, according to SCPS School Board policy and Code of Virginia.
• Maintains a liaison with health care providers and other community agencies to support student health, wellness and independence of personal health care.
• Provides emergency assessment, triage, and treatment as first responder for staff and students while coordinating care through EMT services and school administration.
• Acts as a resource upon request by teacher, principal, student and or parent.

Education and Experience

Education Attainment (Required): Bachelor of Science in Nursing or graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing.

Education Attainment (Preferred):

Relevant Experience (Required): Two (2) years of successful nursing experience.

Relevant Experience (Preferred): Pediatric and community health experience is preferred.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED is required.

• Valid Virginia Driver's License

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge
• English grammar and usage
• Child growth and development
• Currently mandated safety regulations such as OSHA, etc.
• Related State Regulations
• Skills
• Adhere to Guidelines of Confidentiality as outlined in Federal and State laws and county policies and procedures.
• Application of theory to practice by use of most recent techniques and information which govern actions
• Abilities
• Appropriate use of written and verbal communication
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands - Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently

Lifting 125 lbs - X

Lifting 2650 lbs - X

Lifting 50+ lbs - X

Carrying 125 lbs - X

Carrying 2650 lbs - X

Carrying 50+ lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling 125 lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling 2650 lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs - X

Physical Demands - Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently

Standing - X

Sitting - X

Walking - X

Reaching - X

Turning/Twisting - X

Balancing/Climbing - X

Stooping/Kneeling - X

Crouching/Crawling - X

Job Family: Nurse

Calendar: Licensed 200 Days

Pay Structure: Nurse Pay Scale

Position: 806043400

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Grade: N10 N30

Job Code: 2100

Status: Active

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.