School Nurse

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

BASIC FUNCTION:

Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• • Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed.
  • Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
  • Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
  • Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed;
prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District
personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
• • Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's
instructions within District guidelines.
• • Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange
information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing
aids and clothing as needed.
• • Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.
  • Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents
regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet
school health needs.
• • Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
  • Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition;
order supplies and equipment as needed.
• • Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
  • Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and
treatment procedures.
• • Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
• • • First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
    • Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
    • Oral and written communication skills.
    • Record-keeping techniques.
    • Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
    • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
    • Health and safety regulations.
    • Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

• • Administer first aid according to established procedures.
  • Conduct variety of health screenings.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
  • Make referrals and perform follow-up.
  • Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
  • Understand and follow written prescriptions.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
  • Complete work with many interruptions.
  • Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
  • Observe health and safety regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver's license.