Anticipated School Nurse

POSITION: School Nurse REPORTS TO: District Nursing Supervisor, Building Principals CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (salary) SUPERVISES: Building Nurses (as directed by District Supervisor) PURPOSE: The School Nurse will assist the District Nursing Supervisor in providing specified health services, as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision or direction of the District Nursing Supervisor, the School Nurse will provide the following services as assigned: HEALTH APPRAISAL •Implement system for maintaining accurate student health records, immunization records, accident reports, and state and local reports •Perform vision and hearing screening tests, and consult in analyzing results •Conduct student growth surveys •Interpret student screening/examination results, and counsel students, parents, and teachers regarding the same •Develop/supervise procedures for dispensing medication to students •Act as health education resource person to students, parents, and staff members as directed by District Supervisor •Conduct home visits, as necessary, for the effective management of student health problems •Assist District Supervisor in implementing staff development/training and scheduling appropriate resource personnel to meet assessed staff needs •Confer with special education teachers and administrators who are responsible for handicapped students with special medical needs MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES •Case manage 504 students with special health needs •At the elementary level, participate in acquiring appropriate medical information from parents during kindergarten registration •Monitor the conditions for a healthful school environment •Contact individuals in connection with medical emergencies as needed: parents, Colchester Rescue, police, DCF, counseling agencies, etc •Assist District Supervisor in maintaining accurate documentation of district-wide health services •Exhibit commitment to School District’s Vision Plan Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities •Demonstrated skills and/or prior experience working in a pediatric setting •Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills •Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills TOOLS/TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: Calculators or accessories, Desktop computers, Paper punching or binding machines, Facsimile machines, Photocopiers, Electronic mail software (Outlook), Word Processing Software (Microsoft), Calendar and Scheduling Software (Outlook), Spreadsheet Software (Excel), Scanners, Internet Browser Software, Presentation software (PowerPoint), Student Database Software (PowerSchool), and Business Collaboration Software (SharePoint) QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: •Current VT Professional Educator’s License with School Nurse endorsement •Current Registered Nurse License •Current standard Red Cross First Aid Card as well as CPR/AED certification •Minimum of three years experience working in a variety of health service settings, especially pediatric health care PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: •Must be able to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds •Must be able to remain in a stationary position 95% of the time •Must be able to move around the office and school to access office machinery, assist students, attend meetings, greet visitors, etc •Ability to effectively and efficiently operate under stressful situations including managing multiple priorities WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled, office environment, with very limited exposure to extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes, and gases. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of a normal office. No known environmental hazards are encountered in the normal performance of job duties. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Salary : $55,703 - $112,799