What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Nurse position at Administration Building?
Hudsonville Public School is looking for a certified District Nurse to work along side our current Nurse team.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- Currently holds an active Registered Nurse license in Michigan
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and health conditions commonly seen in early childhood.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the assessment, treatment, and nursing care of children with health care needs.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Promote and protect the optimal health and well-being of students.
- Assist in providing a safe and healthy environment conducive to effective learning.
- Evaluate children for chronic and acute illnesses and treat or refer as needed.
- Authorize exclusion and readmission of students with communicable diseases.
- Documentation of student visits to the health office, including their symptoms.
- Administer first aid to students who are injured and determine need for referral; ensure completion of written incident reports.
- Administer medications in compliance with state and Board of Education policy.
- Review health records of students. Input immunization records; ensure all students are compliant with immunization requirements throughout the school year.
- Collaborate with parents to obtain or develop an individual Health Care Plan for children with chronic and/or high risk medical conditions. Assist these students in achieving their highest possible functional level.
- Provide home visits, if necessary.
- Perform, or train appropriate staff to perform, medically prescribed procedures for students in accordance with standard medical practice.
- Provide education and training to teachers and other staff who have contact with children with conditions that might warrant emergency treatment. Provide applicable signage.
- Assess and make appropriate suspected child abuse/neglect referrals.
- Serve as health resource person for parents and staff.
- Assist with CPR/First Aid training for staff designated by principal.
- Provide Blue Envelope Trainings to staff at the Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels.
- Provide health education to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Clean health room regularly to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities.
- Carry out additional duties as required or conditions necessitate.
- Daily attendance is an essential function of the position