1 SCHOOL NURSE Job in Cheyenne, WY
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SCHOOL NURSE
$40k-64k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
1 Month Ago
Laramie County School District #1 is Hiring a SCHOOL NURSE Near Cheyenne, WY
- Administers recommended screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing, back/scoliosis, height and weight, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
- Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
- Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.
- Conducts and addresses age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g. health education, nutritional workshops, emotional environment of the school, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
- Cooperates in the identification of students in need of additional assistance (e.g. visually, physically and other impaired students, participates as the health expert on IEP and 504 teams, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring students educational needs are met in a healthy school environment.
- Develops individual student care plans for the purpose of addressing students health needs, providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
- Directs student health services (e.g. establishing or revising school and District health policies, providing and promoting nursing as a career as appropriate, disseminating information, assessing the physical environment of the school, implementing precautions for blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases, training staff, planning for emergencies and disasters, etc.) for the purpose of prioritizing project activities, ensuring utilization of personnel in compliance with site requirements, assuring health care needs are met, promoting a healthy school environment, and meeting recommended requirements.
- Maintains students confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, medication logs, screening information, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
- Maintains contact, as confidentiality laws permit, with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of significant changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
- Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury and students with chronic illnesses for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns, initiating follow-up care and assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
- Monitors immunizations, assures appropriate exclusion from school and reentry into school for the purpose of ensuring a safe and healthy school environment.
- Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. quantity reports, student services, correspondence, internal audits, core plans, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Provides direct health care to students and staff for the purpose of providing a healthy school environment.
- Provides training or serves a resource on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, medication management, policies and procedures, substance abuse, growth and development, food allergies, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
- Reports communicable disease as required by law for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases, current state and federal codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to student health care, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public.
- Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, acute student health problems, etc. ) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
- Responsible for medication administration, first aid, and specialized medical treatments that are within the scope of nursing practices and/or are ordered by an appropriately licensed health care provider for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
JobID: 4490
Position Type:
Teaching/Professional Job Postings/School Nurse
Teaching/Professional Job Postings/School Nurse
Date Posted:
6/22/2023
6/22/2023
Location:
CAREY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CAREY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Date Available:
08/2023
08/2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
185 Day Contract
Contract Start Date: August 2023
7 hours daily
Monday - Friday
Salary: $48,420.00 minimum - $80,928 maximum (pro-rated for part-time) Benefits
Benefits: Health Insurance employee contribution toward premium for Family $199.52 or Single $60.32 per month
Contract Start Date: August 2023
7 hours daily
Monday - Friday
Salary: $48,420.00 minimum - $80,928 maximum (pro-rated for part-time) Benefits
Benefits: Health Insurance employee contribution toward premium for Family $199.52 or Single $60.32 per month
JOB DESCRIPTION
Laramie County School District #1
School Nurse
Purpose Statement
The job of School Nurse is done for the purpose/s of overseeing the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by health care professionals as appropriate; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; and serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and conducting mandated health screenings and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.
This job reports to the Building Principal
Essential Functions
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; and using pertinent software applications.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: health standards and hazards and codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 40% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Certificates: Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Permit
Healthcare Provider CPR Certificate and Registered Nurse License from the Wyoming Board of Nursing
Equivalency Required Testing
Continuing Educ./Training
Clearances: As required by PTSB and Wyoming State Board of NursingHIRING MANAGER: Matt Schlagel/Janet Farmer
Title: Principals, Carey Junior High School/Head Nurse
Phone: 307-771-2580
HR Staff: Susan Johnson
Phone: 307-771-215
Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Certificates: Appropriate Wyoming State Department of Education Permit
Healthcare Provider CPR Certificate and Registered Nurse License from the Wyoming Board of Nursing
Equivalency Required Testing
Continuing Educ./Training
Clearances: As required by PTSB and Wyoming State Board of NursingHIRING MANAGER: Matt Schlagel/Janet Farmer
Title: Principals, Carey Junior High School/Head Nurse
Phone: 307-771-2580
HR Staff: Susan Johnson
Phone: 307-771-215
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$40k-64k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/01/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/08/2024
WEBSITE
laramie1.k12.wy.us
HEADQUARTERS
Youngstown, OH
SIZE
100 - 200
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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