Registered Nurse Substitute

School Nurse

Administers a comprehensive health service program designed to help students achieve maximum benefit from the district's educational programs and services. Note: Legal restrictions prohibit the diagnosis and/or treatment of individuals beyond the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Parents/guardians are encouraged to take students with suspected health concerns to a physician or other medical provider for follow-up services.

Minimum: Valid Ohio school nurse license.

Qualifications:

• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of normal growth and development.
• Demonstrates the ability to access pharmacology information and community health resources appropriate to the needs of students.
• Training in behavioral management techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Consults with district administrators regarding student health protective services. Helps identify safety and health hazards. Investigates and documents accidents. Recommends policy revisions based upon professional guidelines and standards.
• Serves as the district's blood borne pathogen compliance officer.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Prepares the clinic. Sets up equipment. Requisitions essential supplies. Promotes the proper use of school property. Oversees the cleaning, repair, and replacement of clinic equipment. Ensures that equipment is stored properly.
• Develops procedures to ensure that all medicines are stored safely. Regularly re-evaluates district procedures for dispensing medications.
• Provides assistance to sick and injured students. Administers first aid.
• Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Determines the immunization status of all students.
• Ensures that signed permission forms for the release of information are on file.
• Makes exclusion or readmission recommendations regarding students with communicable diseases or other health concerns.
• Performs all required state minimum screening activities.
• Assists with the kindergarten-screening program.
• Instructs teachers in the early identification of students' health risks. Evaluates suspected medical, visual, or hearing problems. Consults with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, conferences, etc.). Makes medical referrals.
• Reviews completed medical emergency authorization forms. Communicates information to staff when required to protect students' health and/or well-being.
• Trains staff in standard practices related to student assistance (e.g., first aid, administering medication, etc.). Monitors student care and reports unsafe practices.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process.
• Participates in curriculum planning and makes health/wellness presentations.
• Maintains accurate records. Supervises the preparation of clinical records to ensure accuracy. Submits reports on time.
• Plans work assignments, provides instructions, promotes teamwork, and monitors assigned staff and volunteers under the direction of the principal.
• Strives to develop rapport with others. Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Effectively uses support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Makes a referral to the student assistance team when a need is indicated. Works with team members to reach a consensus on a plan for the identified student.
• Maintains a working relationship with community health resources (e.g., mental health services, health care facilities, rehabilitation programs, etc.).
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Participates in parent conferences, open houses, and other required school events.
• Supports parent organizations and student activities as time permits.
• Shares in the responsibility for authorized committee work and school activities.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and district development programs.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities to remain current with health service innovations.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Serves as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities:

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
• Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Communicates effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Lifts, carries, and/or moves work-related supplies and equipment.
• Performs activities that may require reaching, crouching, and/or kneeling.
• Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Travels to meetings and work assignments.

Working Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable:

• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature extremes.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require detailed paperwork.
• Duties may require dispensing medications.
• Duties may require exposure to cleaning solvents, air borne particulates, and odors.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Duties may require working extended hours.

Performance Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Beavercreek City School District Board of Education. The Beavercreek City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.