Anticipated School Nurse (Licensed, Non-Certified)

School Nurse (Licensed, Non-Certified)

Responsible for providing nursing services to students in assigned building. Maintain health and nursing services records for students. Identify school health problems and inform staff members and administration as necessary. Organize, schedule, perform, and record annual health examinations and screenings. Dispense prescribed medication and health services as directed by a physician order. Provide care for first aid, accidents, and illnesses. Complete state required paperwork and reports in a timely manner. Serve as a resource for staff and administration in regards to school health services. Serve on relevant committees and groups as needed. Serve as the liaison between parents and the school on all health related matters. Provide outreach to families for the collection of state required examinations and immunization records. Provide support for school related health pandemic concerns, including outreach, family contact, and reporting. Other duties as assigned by administration.

LPN or RN active PA license is required. CPR/First Aid active certification is required. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements. Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.