What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Birch Agency?
Job Position: School Nurse
Location: Quakertown,, PA 18951
Description
We have an excellent opportunity for school nurses for the school year in Quakertown, PA. The school nurse is responsible for assisting to coordinate and/or provide necessary health related services to support the educational programming and physical needs of students assigned. All duties are to be performed in accordance with State Board of Education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.
Responsibilities
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Location: Quakertown,, PA 18951
Description
We have an excellent opportunity for school nurses for the school year in Quakertown, PA. The school nurse is responsible for assisting to coordinate and/or provide necessary health related services to support the educational programming and physical needs of students assigned. All duties are to be performed in accordance with State Board of Education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical/health related services to students, in accord with District and Intermediate Unit policy, including, but not limited to the following: catheterizing parental (intravenous insertion/re-insertion of tubing). administration of oxygen, dispensing of medication, orally, rectally, per tube, intravenously, etc. ostomy care and irrigation, respiratory assistance, including post drainage, suctions, tracheotomy tube care and cleaning, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
- Assess all students, faculty, and staff
- Triage and treat any and all illnesses and injuries
- Educate and counsel children and families regarding health – related issues
- Document care provided according to school policy, procedures and protocol
- Other duties as they may arise from time to time as may be assigned by a building administrator.
- Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary.
- Provide advice and possible solutions to supervisor, principal, or other appropriate staff concerning health or safety hazards in the school environment.
- Participate in meetings to develop and update I.E.P.’ s and C.E.R.’s., as necessary.
- Ensuring that proper first aide and health care supplies are in stock and re-ordered as necessary.
- PA Registered Nurse Required
- School Nurse Certification
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