Nurse

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
• Responsible for administering primary health care for illnesses, injuries, dental and mental health problems
• Holds regularly scheduled sick-call
• Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness; administers medications and treatments in accordance with authorized physicians Standing Orders
• Makes referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services based upon assessment of the students physical and/or emotional needs
• Provides follow-up care, treatment or relay • of information by telephone and/or interview on illness, injuries, dental problems, test results, etc. by contacting parents, clinics, physicians, mental health providers, etc.
• Counsels, educates, and trains students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of pregnancy, STDs and HIV
• Counsels students about matters relevant to their vocational and academic performance and other related concerns to encourage and motivate them to succeed in the classroom and after graduation
• Performs other duties as assigned