Qualifications: Hold a current license as a Registered Professional Nurse.Current certification in CPR.Desirable Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field.Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing.Prior experience in school nursing.Reports To: PrincipalJob Goal: To provide primary health and emergency care to students, promote wellness and serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting.Responsibilities: To be performed in a manner consistent with professional standards, local/state regulations and district policies.1. Uses the nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff.2 . Administers medications and treatments as ordered.3 . Provides care for student and staff illness and accidents.4.
Develop individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs.5. Serves as liaison between the home, medical community, and the school regarding student health concerns.6. Manages mandated school screening programs and school/sports physicals and follow-ups.7. Monitors the school environment and recommends changes to promote health and safety.8 .
Coordinates school health services by managing the health office and supervising paraprofessionals.9. Prepares and maintains accurate cumulative health records including immunizations.10. Serves as a resource person to home school, the school district, and community regarding health issues.11. Serves as a member of the building Emergency Response and COVID-19 Response Teams, as needed.12.
Reviews and evaluates own job performance and maintains professional development.13. Reviews and evaluates school health services.14. Reports suspected physical and sexual abuse and neglect, follows communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.
