What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Shineforth?
WHO WE ARE:
Shineforth is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive array of programs to support children, teens, and parents as they work to overcome challenges. We equip families with tools for success so they can achieve their goals. As a national leader in helping young people and families, we also proactively identify unmet social services needs and develop the necessary partnerships to address those needs.
SUMMARY Provide nursing care to students in school setting.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant. Trained in Medication Management, CPR, and First Aid. Psychiatric experience with children/adolescents preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide first aid and medical response to students as needed.
- Observe students to detect behavior patterns and report observations to Administration.
- Examine student physical condition and take vital signs after a manual restraint or altercation.
- Dispense medications from dispensary and maintains records in accordance with specified procedures.
- Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections, following Physician's prescriptions and agency procedures.
- Conduct daily audit of medication administration records to verify compliance with established policies and procedures and licensure requirements.
- Responsible for staff compliance with agency behavior management practices, including manual restraint.
- Respond adequately to emergencies and potentially unsafe situations with students.
- Complete required documentation.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete initial exams and admittance forms for new students.
- Contact student's relatives to inform them of changes in student's medical status.
- Periodic travel including transportation of student in personal or agency vehicle required.
- Teach Medication Management Course and Refresher to school staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug Free Workplace
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