Student Specific Nurse - Preschool

BASIC FUNCTION

The Student Specific School Registered Nurse serves as the primary healthcare provider for a preschool student with complex medical needs during designated school hours. This role ensures continuity of medical care in the educational setting, enabling the student to participate in learning activities while receiving necessary medical interventions safely. The position bridges healthcare and education by providing direct nursing care, implementing individualized health plans, and collaborating with educational staff to create an inclusive and medically safe learning environment.

EVALUATION

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Experience with medically fragile children or special needs populations
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to lift and position children as needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and make sound clinical judgments

General Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the student's health status throughout the school day
• Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders and school protocols
• Perform medical procedures as needed (may include suctioning, feeding management, etc.)
• Respond promptly to medical needs and implement medical action plans
• Document all care provided and communicate with healthcare team as needed
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure student's medical needs are met during all activities
• Maintain confidentiality
• Monitor for signs of illness, distress, or changes in medical condition
• Coordinate with parents/guardians regarding daily health status and any concerns
• Support student's participation in classroom activities while maintaining medical safety
• Provide health-related accommodations as outlined in student's care plan
• Education staff on the student's specific medical needs
• Aid in transitions between activities while considering medical requirements
• Work closely with school administration and teaching staff
• Ensure student medical needs are met during transportation to and from school

Essential Functions

• Follow district policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate about student progress or concerns about a student should not be shared unless directed to do so by the coordinator/teacher
• Be punctual especially when working with students in the workplace

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking
• Use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls
• Talk and hear
• Squat, bend, use stairs, stoop or kneel
• Lift, reach above the head and forward
• Push/pull items such as tables and carts
• Adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, driving, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place.
• The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.