What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse Jr/Sr High-Anticipated 26-27 position at Fort Madison Community School District?
Position Overview
A school nurse is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for managing the physical and mental health needs of students during the school day. The Jr/Sr High is looking for a school nurse who will work closely with students, families, teachers, and administrators to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
Requirements
Benefits: This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance
Pay: Per schedule
The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer
A school nurse is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for managing the physical and mental health needs of students during the school day. The Jr/Sr High is looking for a school nurse who will work closely with students, families, teachers, and administrators to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Valid Iowa Nurse License issued by the Iowa Board of Nursing
- Current CPR certification
- Mandatory Reporter Certification
- A school nurse holding a Baccalaureate degree may obtain a statement of professional recognition from the BOEE.
- Participates in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures
- Maintains accurate and complete health records
- Plans and implements appropriate health screenings as indicated by board policy
- Monitors specific health conditions, which can have an impact on learning, and develops an Individual Health Plan to assist all school staff in meeting student's health needs
- Instructs staff on plan of care and health needs of students
- Monitors for outbreaks of infectious and or communicable Works with appropriate public health agencies as necessary
- Provides emergency care when needed
- Makes home visits when needed
- Administers and records the administration of medication
- Consults with administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students
- Provides food and clothing to families in need in cooperation with local agencies, groups and individuals
- Support students mental and emotional wellbeing
- Delegates, trains and supervises the administration of health services by non-licensed personnel as appropriate
- Works in collaboration with student's physician to provide medical services for students in school environment
- Other duties as assigned
- Reports to the building administration
- Strong clinical and assessment skills
- Ability to respond calmly in emergencies
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organization and record-keeping
- Compassion and patience when working with students
Benefits: This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance
Pay: Per schedule
The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer