School Nurse - Sumter School District

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation for professional personnel.

LOCATIONS

• Conducts hearing and vision screening tests and all other tests recommended by the State Board of Education and the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
• Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Advises on modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.
• Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Two (2) years of experience in public health nursing, preferably in a school district.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Performs all other duties and responsibilities designated.

TIMETABLE

• Terms: 190 days.
• Salary and work year to be recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board of Trustees.