What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Gravette Upper Elementary?
Gravette Public Schools
Position Description
Position Title: School Nurse - 2022-2023 School Year
Department: Assigned Building
Reports To: Principal
Evaluated By: Principal
POSITION SUMMARY:
The School Nurse will provide health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide nursing care to students and staff.
- Conduct required health screenings and notifies parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
- Maintain current cumulative medical records on all students.
- Implement individual student health care plans and participate in IEP development when applicable.
- Administer medication and nursing care procedures as prescribed by the student’s physician.
- Participate with district/school staff in developing and implementing the total school health program.
- Provide health related information and resources to students, staff and parents as needed.
- Actively participate in school safety plans.
- Attend committee meetings and trainings regarding health service and health curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- CPR and First Aid Certification required
- Pediatric and/or emergency medicine experience preferred
- Clean background check
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and lift (up to 50 lbs.)
- Physically assist students as needed