Clinic Nurse Crestview Middle School

Essential Job Duties

• Provide direct care as needed
• Support inclusion of students with special health needs, implement the individualized health care plan provided by the corporation nurse, serve as a resource individual for the multidisciplinary/IEP team, and assisting with case management as needed
• Participate in establishing school health policies in cooperation with the corporation nurse, other school personnel, and community resources
• Identify and provide follow up care with children exhibiting suspected health problems
• Maintain and report accurate and complete immunization records on all pupils as required by state law
• Provide emergency nursing care for children when an illness or accident occurs during school hours on or near school property
• Administer medication in accordance with state law and school board policies
• Provide direction and consultation to designated personnel regarding medication administration
• Aid pupils and parents to comply with communicable disease laws and regulations; provide direction as a resource person in matters pertaining to health as teachers are implementing curriculum
• Aid in planning and implementing services appropriate for pupils with special health needs
• Aid in health education when requested
• Assist with planning and implementing emergency evacuation plans for students that are in a wheelchair or have limited mobility
• Maintain accurate and complete health records for all pupils
• Discuss the school health program with families as needed and encourage a close relationship between the home and school in all health matters
• Maintain a daily log of students seen in the health clinics
• Report suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect as required by state law, informing building level administrator and counselors of the situation
• Serve as a consultant to students' parents, school personnel, and administrators in regards to health needs
• Aid Head Nurse to plan, appraise, and evaluate the school health program periodically and implement needed changes
• Notify staff concerning students who have special health problems as needed
• Confer with parents, pupils and school personnel when pupils are involved in illness resulting in absences which are repetitive or of long duration
• Share knowledge of principles and methods of providing an environment conducive to good sanitation and hygiene
• Maintain the clinic in good working order and order materials as needed

Essential Cognitive Factors

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems
• Discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Tactfully and courteously respond to requests and inquiries/complaints from the general public and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

Physical Factors

• Sitting/standing - constantly
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching - frequently
• Hearing and speaking clearly - constantly
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs) - frequently