Position Summary: Provide direct health services to individual students and staff.
Qualifications, certification, and Experience
- Current license as a registered nurse (RN) from the Iowa Board of Nursing
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Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
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Knowledge of professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act and other statutes and regulations
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Current CPR/AED certification
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Completed studies designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
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health concerns of school youth
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physical and emotional health of children and adults
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community agencies/resources
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legal rights and due process
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Ability to manage the components of the School Health Program
Personal Performance Criteria
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Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
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Contributes to creating a positive work environment
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Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
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Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
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Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
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Works independently and with confidence
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Demonstrates ability to adjust to new and changing situations
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Effective oral and written communication skills
Professional Performance Criteria
- Manages School Health services
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Implements the Nursing Process and Standards of School Nursing Practice (NASN 2005)
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Maintains accurate health records on all students
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Promotes optimal environmental health
Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and serve on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.
