School Nurse RHS/SJCHS

Position: School Nurse Supervisor: Director of Nursing and Student Wellness/School Principal Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness, serving as a healthcare consultant for school personnel, students, and their families.Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases and participating in disease prevention and outbreak management within the school)Ensure compliance with national and local health lawsUpdate and keep track of student’s medical history, developing health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilitiesCollaborate with school staff to provide a coordinated school health program including but not limited to immunization compliance, detection of health problems in early stages through vision and hearing screening, medication administration, scheduled procedures including but not limited to: trach care, g-tubes, catheterizations and diabetic management Development and training of school staff that has the potential to provide health services, including but not limited to the administration of medication to students, Epi-pen and narcan administration, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Collaboration with Central Kitchen and Bus Barn to maintain student health related to allergies and daily health concerns while outside of the classroomAssist students, families and staff to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education/promotion, including classroom instruction on healthy habits, including but not limited to proper nutrition, hygiene, puberty and STI’s Engagement with community members about school/community health servicesWrite referrals for pediatricians and other health specialistsDevelopment/coordination of quality improvement activities for the school health services component of the school health program. Assure the appropriate documentation is maintained for school health services and activities. Coordinate training in First Aid/CPR/First Responder Program for schools and staff. Monthly AED testing and ComplianceParticipate in the development of the school’s emergency health and crisis plan.Apply nursing theory as the basis for decision-making in the school setting while expanding knowledge and skills. Additional Duties And Responsibilities Plan for and manage the resources for which he/she is responsible, including personnel and supplies needed in the health office Communicate accurately and effectivelyServe as a healthy role model for students, families and staffWork cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and administratorsMaintain confidentiality of students and staffPerform personnel functions of supervising, training, delegation of duties and staff development of healthroom assistantsCoordinate the operation of the school health officeDocumentation, compilation, and analysis of data for required reports on school health services.Develop a system for the identification of students with special health care needs Other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor Qualifications: Must have current professional registered Nurse license (RN), be able to acquire NM PED school nurse license, BS in nursing recommended, CPR certification required and 1 or more years in school nursing preferred. Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture may be required. Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology. Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. Terms of Employment: 187-day Contract.