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Niantic Center School Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. The EAST LYME Registered Nurse shall: • Maintain current health records and emergency medical information on all students as directed by state regulations. • Implement screening programs for mandated by the State of Connecticut. • Develop an individual nursing care plan to meet the cultural, educational, emotional, mental, physical and social needs of the student. (when needed) • Participates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure optimum health of all staff and students. • Attend team meetings when indicated by the student's individual needs including 504’s and PPTs. • Provide OSHA training and Hepatitis B injections as requested by EAST LYME. • Collaborate with agencies within and outside the community to ensure continuity of service and care. • Participate in continuing education programs to increase knowledge and update skills. Assume professional responsibilities through membership and active participation in appropriate professional organizations. • Lift/restrain students when necessary. • Maintain working relationship with EAST LYME school medical advisor. • Participates in the planning, evaluation, and promotion of the school health program (health services, health education, school environment) • Plans for health care emergency protocols, and transportation and classroom adaptations for students with special health care needs • Uses a systematic problem-solving approach to assess the student health status, make a nursing diagnosis, plan appropriate interventions, anticipate expected outcomes, and evaluate results. • Provide first aid and emergency care