- Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program based on student needs.
- Advises and educates teachers, students and parents on student health matters and provides training activities when necessary.
- Identifies health problems including social, emotional and economic factors that interfere with learning through screening procedures, assessment and evaluation of students.
- Monitors quality assurance for student health care and/.or health education related programs as directed.
- Works collaboratively with school-based health care personnel.
- Assists in the oversight of and training and delegating assignments to Health Assistants.
- Initiates student medical and mental health referrals to parents, school personnel and community providers.
- Develops and implements student individual health care plans.
- Provides remediation and follow-through on all student referrals.
- Serves as a consultant and resource person to staff, parents and students in identifying community resources, environmental hazards and school safety issues.
- Acts as a liaison between the school, home and community providers regarding student health information and referrals.
- Implements policies and procedures regarding school health and the control of communicable diseases in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Oversees compliance with state immunization laws.
- Arranges for the routine care of ill and injured students.
- Manages and oversees the implementation of the District medication policy.
- Participates as a health professional in the evaluation process for students referred for special education services.
- Participates as a health professional on other relevant teams and at appropriate conferences and meetings.
DUTIES: In addition to the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must perform the following duties:
- Complies with state-approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession and National Assn of School Nurse Code of Ethics and upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives and regulations, school board policies
- Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information
- Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory, proper and safe use of facilities, equipment and supplies, and reports safety hazards promptly.
- Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively with employees, the community and other professionals.
- Maintains professional competence through individual and staff training, in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Performs other tasks related to area of responsibilities as requested or assigned by an immediate supervisor.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
The minimum expectations for this job are as follows
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
- Ability to communicate effectively with State Agencies.
- Knowledge of District policies and procedures as they apply to health services.
- Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines that effect student access to health care and/or educational related programs.
- Knowledge of standard nursing practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and District confidentiality policy as related to students and families.
- One year of experience in nursing or community nursing.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, ADN in Nursing with three years of experience in Nursing & current enrollment in BSN Program
- Valid State Public Education Department School Nurse license
- Maintains current CPR/AED certification
Pay: From $56,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
