School Nurse

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between parents, school personnel, physicians and agencies in school medical matters.
• Assume responsibility for the immediate care to students or staff members who have suffered injury or emergency illness, and administer first aid in accordance with established procedures when necessary: including awareness and implementation of district and/or building disaster plans as necessary.
• Act as an advisor within the building in matters of student health needs and maintaining sanitary and safe conditions.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Attend meetings, conferences and staffing regarding student health and health services.
• Dispense medications and keep accurate records regarding medications.
• Teach blood-borne pathogens protection and other staff development and training needs.
• Develop individual and Emergency health care plans for students with special health care needs.
• Notify staff of students with special health conditions and needs.
• Maintain and update health and emergency information data on all students.
• Monthly check and restock of health supplies; e.g. multiple first aid bag/kits in buildings, AED's.
• Complete weekly communicable disease report to SCHD.
• Maintain cumulative health and immunization records up to date and compliant with state law and school district policy.
• Participate in district nurse committee work, in-service training and monthly nurse meetings.
• Attend IEP meetings when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Supervise students in all types of weather.
• Occasionally interact with the public and other staff.
• Implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Current certification in CPR for Health Professionals.
• An ability and desire to work with children, parents, administrators, staff, and the community to better the total educational process of the district.
• Experience working with children, desired.
• Willingness to make home visits as necessary or requested.
• Knowledge of Iowa Nurse Delegation grid.
• Knowledge of HIPPA/FERPA laws.
• Computer skills required to input and gather data in Infinite Campus.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook.
• Participate in continuing education and professional meetings.