School Health Care - Nurse, LVN/RN

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Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse

Location: Decatur High School

Title : School Nurse

To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.

Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.

Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.

Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.

Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.

Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.

Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.

Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).

Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.

Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.

Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.

Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.

Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.

Provides health education to students as requested.

Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.

Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.

Equipment

Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.

Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.

Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.

Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.

Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.

Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.

Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between schools may be required.

Work in standard school building environment.

Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related science area, with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention and health education.

Master's degree in related field preferred.

Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations.

Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting desirable.

Registered professional nurse, designated as R.Need Help?
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