7262/7263 - Registered Nurse/School Nurse

Qualifications:

1. Any combination equivalent to:  graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse from an accredited Registered Nurse program and one year comprehensive nursing experience.   
2. Must be chosen with reference to personal, educational, physical, moral and emotional fitness. Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, peer, parents and faculty. 
3. For 7262 - Registered Nurse Only - Shall hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.  

Job Goal: Evaluate, plan and implement nursing services and prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
• Seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
• Work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
• Carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
• React positively to directives.
• Have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals, and staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational records.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 
• Follow the procurement guidelines and purchase order process.  
• Adhere with federal, state and district program guidelines, policies, procedures and laws.  

Specific Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed.
• Conduct vision screenings as required (grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9); 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 organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Conduct training for students and school staff as required (Registered Nurse only).
• 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.
• Maintain stock of first-aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Organize, implement and coordinate with administration the district school health committee.
• Coordinate and implement school wellness initiatives in conjunction with school nurses.
• Develop district health and wellness policies as needed.  
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The statements outlined above in the description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.  

Terms of Service:    Salary and workdays to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified (or Classified) Personnel.  

Salary : $44,723 - $65,154