School Nurse (Middle School)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure by the SC State Board of Nursing as a professional Registered Nurse OR Licensure by the SC State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse and working under the supervision of the district nurse.

REPORTS TO:

Principal
District Nurse

SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of all students by providing
services such as assessments, first aid, counseling and emergency care.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors, evaluates and treats physical/medical conditions of students; confers with physicians as needed for proper treatment of injuries/illnesses; refers all severe health problems to parents for further diagnosis and remedy; refers continuing health problems to outside community sources.

Reviews student medical files to assess immunization status; maintains accurate and current immunization documentation in compliance with state law, submits required reports to DHEC.

Conducts periodic vision, hearing, scoliosis, blood pressure, and head lice screenings; provides referrals to parents for students when screenings indicate physical/medical problems.

 
Gathers necessary information for Individual Health Care Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Health Care Plans (EHPs) for children with special health needs.

Instructs students in proper health practices including nutrition, exercise and general health. 

Communicates with parents concerning the health of their child(ren); provides instruction for proper medical care. 

 
Monitors prescription and other medications administered to students, maintains proper, legal documentation. 

Conducts staff training to promote awareness of illness and disease symptoms.

Reviews and maintains OSHA standards for healthcare and maintenance of emergency kits, and CPR responder kits.

Attends special education meetings as requested by school administration.

Treats medical/health conditions of staff as needed on an emergency basis.

Teaches a three (3) week eight grade girls sex education course.

Uses various tools and equipment, such as AED, audiometer, stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, audio/visual equipment, first aid supplies, CPR shield, protective clothing, etc.

Interacts with school staff and administration, students, parents, physicians, healthcare professionals, caseworkers, psychologists, etc.

Prepares a wide variety of records and reports such as emergency cards, daily log of health room visits and treatment given, medicine administration records, health cards for each student, accident reports, immunization records, and medical alert forms.

Submits Medicaid and OSHA reports, medication consent/treatment forms, safety data sheets, annual statistics reports, parent notifications, observation records, screening forms, referral forms, etc.

Orders health room supplies as needed.

Maintains confidentiality of personally identifiable data on students and staff.

Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.

Presents a positive image of Ware Shoals School District 51 at all times.

Willingly performs other related duties as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

182 days;37 ½ hours per week /WSSD51 salary schedule 

EVALUATION: Annual evaluation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Staff

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the
performance of other related duties as assigned/required.