School Nurse K-12

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students.
• Administers medications per standing and individual orders.
• Performs clerical duties in support of health care services: fills out student incident reports, prepares health records for new students and maintains a health record for each student, maintains effective health room schedule, preserves the confidentiality of health care records, and answers incoming telephone calls in a friendly, professional manner.
• Maintains the computerized daily record of treatments and activities. Updates computer records of health problems and new medications.
• Compiles class trip lists for special needs and medications.
• Works collaboratively with health care providers, students, parents, school staff, and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
• Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
• Performs nursing assessment of students who are ill or injured, providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals as needed.
• Counsels students on health and hygiene, assists guidance counselors and Crisis Intervention Team as needed.
• Maintains a clean healthcare environment.
• Performs annual health screenings per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N., LPN, or CSN with current states license.
• Accurate record keeping, good clerical skills, including basic office computer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Knowledge of universal precautions when handling infectious waste.
• Completion of Healthcare provider CPR training courses required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.