Special Education School Nurse

Description

Registered Nurse Floater in Pahrump Area Schools; To plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the health services program of assigned schools including the areas of nursing services, health and nursing education and environmental health and safety; consult with the District School Nurse and Director of Special Education for direction and supervision involving school or nursing policy; create and maintain an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and support school and district programs and goals.

Location

Pahrump Schools

Hours

7 Hours per day, 5 Days per Week, 190 Days per Year

Salary Range

R.N $44,018 - $51,052

R.N. W/ B.S.N. $52,457 - $59,480

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Complies with the code of ethics of the nursing profession and upholds and implements district policies and administrative regulation in accordance with statutory regulations of the State of Nevada.

Cooperates fully in the development and implementation of the district health program.

Ensure compliance with special services such as IEP’s and other related mandates.

Under the guidance of the District Nurse, prepares and implements a written health care plan (IHP) for students receiving direct nursing services.

Performs medically ordered health care procedures including, but not limited to: gastrostomy tube feedings; catheterizations, colostomy and ileostomy care, tracheostomy suctioning, diabetes care and insulin injections; assist with maneuvering wheelchairs and other health care equipment.

Work professionally and collaboratively with administration, staff, parents, and community.

Attend and participate as a member of the IEP team during annual IEP Plan meetings.

Maintain accurate and timely records in Infinite Campus.

Attends to the acute and chronic health care needs of students and staff and refers them to appropriate medical personnel as necessary.

Identifies health problems including social, emotional, and economic factors that interfere with student learning through screening procedures, assessment, and evaluation.

Performs State mandated height, weight, vision, hearing, and scoliosis screening at designated grade levels.

Oversees the immunization and communicable disease status of students in the school ensuring that all students meet the requirements of state law.

Administers legally prescribed, labeled and dispensed, medications with written medical and parental permission to students following a safe and reliable medication procedure.

Conducts hearing and vision screenings for grades K,4,7,and 10 district-wide.

Conducts scoliosis screen district-wide for designated grades.

Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position as assigned (e.g., Compiles and submits supply orders for the efficient operation of the school medical office, participates of school improvement teams, address COVID-19 questions and coordinates school response to emergencies with the District Nurse).

Specific Responsibilities for Special Needs

Provides consultation to the staff employed in special education and to those who work in regular school programs with special education students, including participation, when appropriate, in the evaluation process for students referred for evaluation for special education.

Provides consultation to special education personnel concerning specific students and health-related matters.

Acts as a liaison for special education students and staff with community health providers.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience: Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing.

Successful candidate may be required to attend training provided by the district in the following areas:

Modifications and accommodations for students with Autism and Emotional Handicap.

Dealing with a variety of behaviors (emotional regulations).

Visual scheduling, communications systems, etc.

Working with accommodations within integrated settings.

Non-violent Crisis Intervention.

Working Conditions

Suitable workspace to carry out functions of position description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nye County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nye County School District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Nye County School District to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, and conditions and privileges of employment. Nye County School District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Nye County School District.

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