School Nurse (Brookville)

Standard 1: Implementation of Regulations

• Oversee regulatory requirements for school.
• Completes NYS DOH immunization survey yearly.
• Monthly DOH communicable disease reports.
• Safekeeping medication needed to be taken by children; dispensing medications as per direction on prescription, tube feeding, catheterizations.
• To administer oxygen when needed, nebulizer treatments, ostomy care and bronchial pumps.
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies for intervention as per child’s IEP or IFSP.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate and timely manner.

Standard 2: Student Care

• Prioritize and implement daily student care within program utilizing nursing theory and knowledge of program function.
• Plan and implements staff education, as needed, on a variety of nursing and health care topics within program, seizure management, choking, educating staff on anaphylaxis and allergies.
• Adhere to standards of care guidelines and procedure protocols.

Standard 3: Record Keeping

• Record keeping of student physical and medication orders updated yearly and when needed.
• Completes and documents all first aid treatments and exposure to communicable disease.
• Tracking and documentation of immunization records, health history, medical authorization and medical information.
• Participate in the daily attendance procedure. Call home after 3 days absence and alert School District (school age students) if absent 5 days.

Standard 4: Department Management

• Maintain nursing office and equipment.
• Order and replenish office medical supplies.
• Monitor Private Duty Nurses.

Standard 5: Professional Behavior

• Cooperate and conduct self at all times in a professional manner appropriate to special education.
• Adhere to specific program policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Appropriate Nursing attire.

Standard 6: Professional Development

• Maintenance of nursing expertise via participation in continuing education.
• Attend outside conferences and workshops.
• Attend and participate in supervision and implement recommendations accordingly.

Standard 7: Coordination with Management and Peers

• Appropriately and tactfully directs staff in the necessary implementation of health care, universal precautions, etc.
• Collaborate with peers and supervisory staff in an appropriate manner.
• Complete injury forms as required for students and staff.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Perform related duties, as required.

Standard 8: Adhere to General Policies

• Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols.
• Fire/Safety prevention protocols.
• Departmental in-service education program requirements.
• Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc).
• Communicate with physicians, hospital, parents, outside agency staff and social worker regarding medical status students.
• Make referrals to appropriate health/medical specialists according to procedure.
• Job related self-development education activities.
• Infection control practices and procedures.
• Complete PPD on all staff on a yearly basis and all newly hired staff.
• Offer Hepatitis B vaccine to staff.

Standard 9: Perform Other Related Duties

• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of children and visitors for each specific group.
• Address safety and psychological needs of the special age groups, as appropriate, in the performance of work activities.
• Address the special needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to program and facility.
• Maintain child and family confidentiality.
• Is consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with children and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
• Demonstrate compassionate, caring and respectful behavior towards the children, family and visitor.
• Exhibit the “At Your Service” attitude, i.e., smiles, uses positive eye contact, and is friendly, open and approachable.
• Respond quickly to child and/or significant other’s refers to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and informs supervisor of actions taken.
• Promote positive co-workers relationships, teamwork and cooperation.
• Works collaboratively and is respectful of others.
• Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding Service Quality.

Standard 10: Cultural Competencies

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of disability, genders, ethnicity and races.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors to create an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services to students and families.