What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at MONUMENT ACADEMY INC?
Job Purpose:
- The School Nurse will care for students and injured individuals, providing diverse basic care to those in need. The School Nurse will promote a healthy school environment, ensuring the physical and emotional safety of students and the school community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain student health forms.
- Administer student medications daily and maintain accurate medical and medication records.
- Evaluate and create emergency care plans as needed for students with health concerns.
- Obtain signed doctor’s orders for medication and/or contact doctors regarding student medications or other concerns as needed.
Required Education:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) certification
Preferred Education:
- Associate’s degree in nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a related field
Required Experience:
- Experience in administering medications and maintaining accurate medical records
- Experience in evaluating and creating emergency care plans for individuals with health concerns
Preferred Experience:
- 3 years of relevant experience, including prior demonstrated organizational experience
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain student health forms and ensure compliance with health regulations
- Proficiency in administering student medications daily and maintaining accurate medication records
- Strong communication skills for obtaining signed doctor’s orders for medication and contacting doctors regarding student health concerns
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to evaluate and create emergency care plans as needed for students with health concerns
- Competence in maintaining a log of any student illnesses, injuries, treatments, and results
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing student health records and plans
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000