School Nurse

About the role

The School Nurse position is responsible for ensuring a healthy school climate, providing emergency care, administering medication, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet the health needs of students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with school health professionals, staff, parents, and community health professionals to maintain a healthy school environment
• Provide emergency care and administer first aid
• Maintain and update medical supplies and equipment
• Administer prescribed medication according to law and policy
• Train and supervise emergency administration of epinephrine and AEDs
• Prevent and control communicable diseases
• Conduct health services and screening programs
• Conduct physical examinations and make referrals
• Collaborate with community agencies
• Assist teachers with health units
• Provide health education and training
• Communicate with parents and students
• Aid in the preparation of the school's health budget
• Develop and implement comprehensive health education and services
• Develop and maintain the School Nursing Plan
• Prepare health and safety reports
• Report suspected child abuse
• Assist in the development of the district's emergency and crisis management plan
• Schedule and supervise health surveys
• Assume responsibility for professional growth

Qualifications

• Idaho Pupil Personnel Services certificate with School Nurse endorsement
• Clear and valid Idaho RN license
• Previous school nurse experience preferred

Skills

• Expertise in school health nursing practices and emergency procedures
• Knowledge of child growth and development, community dynamics, and current health issues
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Benefits

N/A

Pay

According to Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Schedule

Certified calendar assignment