School Nurse RN/ LPN-PRN

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

• • Type of degree: Associate’s degree preferred
  • Area of study or major: N/A
  • Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
  • Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN or LPN
• Current BLS provider card
• Current BLS instructor card

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3  years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• Meets all mandated health screening requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
• Extensive knowledge of normal growth and development. Ability to access pharmacology information and community health resources appropriate to the needs of students.
• Meets all requirements to maintain CPR instructor certification, including teaching a minimum of 2 classes per year.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:        

1. General office environment.
2. Climate controlled environment.
3. May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.
4. May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.

Organizational Standards

• Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
• Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Values diversity. Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Essential Duties & Functions

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Collaborates with all stakeholders to identify ongoing/emerging school health needs of students. Facilitates the effective planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of school health services.
• Prepares the assigned assessment/consultation/treatment area. Requisitions supplies.
• Helps families understand school health program objectives and state mandated standards.
• Helps ensure that district policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities.
• Develops and implements protocols to safeguard student assessment results that are shared with staff and/or referral sources. Ensures that confidential materials are stored appropriately.
• Advances the district’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Helps identify safety and health hazards. Recommends policy and administrative procedure revisions based upon professional guidelines and standards.
• Serves as the district’s blood-borne pathogen compliance officer and staff trainer.
• Dispenses authorized over the counter medications and prescription drugs. Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all medicines are stored safely.
• Provides assistance to sick and injured students. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries. Ensures the accuracy of records.
• Reviews medical emergency authorization forms. Ensures that permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when required.
• Ensures that all required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.
• Ensures that the immunization status of all students complies with state law.
• Consults with a student’s doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.
• Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.
• Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
• Assesses student health conditions and develops nursing care plans. Coordinates in-service training for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
• Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, E-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).
• Supports grade-level curriculum implementation activities. Makes presentations when requested.
• Helps staff and families address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Assists with the multi-factored examination (MFE) process. Helps intervention assistance team (IAT) members prepare plans for students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Advocates for children. Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.).  Serves as a contact for public agencies.
• Serves as a resource for drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Helps facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.
• Maintains a positive learning environment. Facilitates student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
• Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Promotes the proper care and use of school property. Ensures that all materials are stored properly. Works with staff/students to address equipment safety/security.
• Inspects program equipment to ensure that it is ready when needed. Recommends program purchases. Prepares inventories as directed.
• Requests permission and follows board-approved procedures for the disposal of fixed assets.
• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
•  Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Participates in required school activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Provides prompt notification of delays or absences.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Other Duties & Functions:

               As assigned

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.