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TITLE: School Nurse

CLASSIFICATION: Instructional Support Staff

PAY GRADE 34: $30.05- $31.15 hourly(based on education and experience)

LENGTH: 7 hours daily/185 days yearly

LOCATION: Slate Run/S. Ellen Jones Elementary Schools

REPORTS TO: School Nurse Supervisor and Building Principal

Benefits eligible: This position is eligible for employee level medical coverage, dental, and vision as well as personal and sick days. It is also eligible for state retirement (PERF).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN required, RN Preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, review and maintain records of health status/problem of students.
• Assist nurse coordinator with instructional classes in subjects such as first aid, diabetes care, dental care, hand washing, growth, and development.
• Collaborate with nurse coordinator and school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional and physical needs of school children.
• Initiate, maintain and review health records of students in compliance with applicable laws.
• Report to parents, school personnel, physicians and clinics and other agencies on student medical matters. Disseminate information to school staff on health matters regarding health action plans and health concerns.
• Classified Nurses will take direction from the certified nurse and implement all care consistent with practices and directives set by the certified nurse.
• Administer medication and treatment to students per physician’s orders and parent authority. Delegate appropriate duties to health aides. Provide training for and assist in the evaluation of health aides.
• Work with nurse coordinator to address exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Attend case conferences and 504 meetings regarding health services. Participate in in-service trainings/programs. Maintains a professional presence during meetings.
• Assist building administration for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Gives honest open feedback and communicates in an effective, positive manner.
• Embraces role as a team member and makes decisions that maintain a cohesive professional learning community.
• Addresses challenges with analysis and development of solutions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Coordinator/Supervisor and/or Building Principal.