School Nurse - RN

About the Role

The School Nurse, under the supervision of the Neosho School Nurse Supervisor and the school-based administrator, provides school health services to students, staff, families, and school visitors. The School Nurse works collaboratively with the Neosho Professional Nursing Staff, Certified Teachers, and other staff as a team member, using good judgment according to health services policies and procedures. Performance will be evaluated periodically.

Responsibilities

• Provides first aid and emergency care to students, school staff, and visitors following regulations and procedures established by the Neosho School District, Newton County Health Department, Missouri State Department of Education, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
• Carries out delegated nursing tasks for students and staff.
• Implements federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures related to school health services.
• Implements state-mandated screening programs.
• Implements laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to control communicable disease within the school setting.
• Carries out health services procedures established by the Neosho School District.
• Observes for student health, psychosocial, and other needs and refers students appropriately.
• Maintains accurate, confidential, and appropriate records following established guidelines.
• Identifies and documents students with health problems and refers students to appropriate resources as necessary.
• Contributes to the development of health care plans and the implementation of those plans.
• Communicates medical information in a timely manner to appropriate school personnel, parents/guardians, and the Neosho school nurse while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains emergency procedure information for students and staff.
• Supports health promotion for students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Missouri License.
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• One year of healthcare experience.
• Computer experience.