Health Services - Sub School Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine students’ health status upon arrival at the clinic and provide appropriate care and referral if necessary
• Perform routine hearing, vision, and other health screenings as needed
• Administer medications and perform selected health procedures per established guidelines
• Auxiliary students with health, hygiene, activities of daily living and other personal needs
• Make referrals to school social worker, guidance counselor, administrator, school staff, and community agencies as appropriate
• Maintain student immunization records
• Notify site administrator or designee at once if an emergency situation exists, including notification if a call is made to 911. Make every reasonable attempt to notify the parent or emergency contact person regarding medical emergencies as soon as possible
• Follow district protocol as contained in the clinic’s procedure manual
• Perform clerical duties regarding health services that include:
• Organize, file, and maintain health information in a confidential manner
• Documentation of health services provided
• Maintain the clinic supply inventory
• Auxiliary students’ health record review and follow up, including, but not limited to, immunization, physical exam, and emergency cards
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community agencies while maintaining confidentiality
• Keep the health room organized/orderly and clean at all times
• Keep daily attendance records as per building procedure
• Establish and update a health record for every student
• Auxiliary Kindergarten Registration
• Collects, maintains and distributes emergency plans to the necessary staff
• Update the computer database on each student as needed
• Cover breaks and lunches with the school secretary as needed to ensure coverage in the office and clinic
• Perform other school health related duties as assigned by director or site administrator

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of areas of pediatric health including physical, emotional, and mental health
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• Ability to multitask
• Computer experience with Word, Excel and Google apps preferred
• Interest in working with children/adolescents and their health needs