School Nurse RN (200 day)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and School Nurse Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The school nurse is responsible to develop, implement, and manage a school health program for a student population as defined by the school district. Responsibilities include program management, nursing services, collaboration, health education, and professional practice. Provides health care services to students by performing assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs screenings according to state regulations along with related tasks including: documenting results, parent notification, referrals, and referral follow up;
• Ensures newly enrolled/current students are in compliance with state regulations such as preschool physicals and up to date immunization records;
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed;
• Obtains medical orders for procedures and medication administration;
• Reports major health concerns to the School Nurse Coordinator within appropriate time limits;
• Provides first aid;
• Responds to medical emergency situations;
• Reports illnesses and injuries to the School Nurse Coordinator for review, care and/or follow-up;
• Contacts parents of ill or injured students;
• Maintains confidentiality on student/staff information;
• Understands and follows HIPAA and FERPA regulations;
• Maintains a clean and orderly health office;
• Attends ongoing in-service education programs as deemed appropriate by the School Nurse Coordinator;
• Documents all encounters and health information in the electronic documentation program;
• Maintains a current master file of student health emergency information;
• Initiates and distributes incident and accident reports according to the school division policy;
• Completes local and state school reports as required;
• Orders, inventories, and oversees the storage of first aid and health-related equipment;
• Provides supervision for sick or injured students until they are placed under their parent/guardian’s care;
• Collaborates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children;
• Collaborates with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized healthcare plans;
• Assists with health and safety policy development and implementation.
• Fosters a healthy school environment by promoting wellness initiatives and addressing health concerns;
• Refers students who require further medical attention and provides appropriate community resources;
• Educates students, staff, and parents on health-related topics;
• Trains and supervises staff in performing specialized health care procedures;
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must maintain current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and first aid from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association).
• Preferably has a minimum of two years supervised nursing experience in community or child health prior to entry into school nursing practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift students or to move objects. Work requires standing, walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Personal and close contact with children is required. Regular contact with faculty and staff members, administration, and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and/or in person is necessary. Occasional contact with medical professionals is required. The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees to this job.

Henry County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.