School Nurse (THS)-Potential SY26-27

School Nurse (THS)-Potential SY26-27 Alabama State Department of Education - 4.5 Tarrant, AL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Public health program planning Record keeping CPR Certification Nursing Infectious diseases (public health) Professional development facilitation in schools Volunteer management Local agency collaboration First aid Mid-level Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Staff training Presentation creation 1 year Referral coordination Health education and counseling Home visits (communication methods) Community resource coordination Nursing Hearing assessments Staff development Full Job Description Role Description

POSITION TITLE

School Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required
• One year's experience in an area related to the job's primary functions and major responsibilities is preferred
• Current CPR certification and instructor's card in First Aid (The instructor's card may be obtained immediately after employment.

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JOB GOAL

To provide health education, health service to students, and maintain a climate of health and well-being to assigned schools.

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for carrying out the Tarrant city Schools health program in assigned schools.
• Schedules and conducts screenings and assessments to detect problems in vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Documents and refers students with deficiencies in accordance with Departmental Regulations.
• Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies and clinics responsible for providing health care for students. Learns and stays familiar with their policies and procedures.
• Investigates referrals regarding individual health problems. Refers to appropriate agency for treatment. Follows up and submits any required reports.
• Serves as a health liaison between the home and the school relative to established health programs. Counsels with parents, teachers, and other health professionals regarding student health problems.
• Schedules and conducts home visits when appropriate.
• Works with principals and teachers to plan and carry out first aide and safety education programs within assigned schools.
• Trains and works with volunteers assisting in the Tarrant City Schools Health Program.
• Assists with staff development of school staff through workshops, institutes, faculty meetings, and individual conferences.
• Prepares and makes presentations regarding the school nursing program to school and community organizations such as PTA, Clubs, Civic Organizations, etc. Participate in school in-service training programs as requested.
• Advises and assists teachers in obtaining materials and resources to enhance school education programs.
• Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools. Conducts inspections and evaluations.
• Attends professional meetings for professional development, according to established board policy.
• Maintains required records. Complies and submits periodic reports and evaluations regarding the status of program within assigned schools.
• Assists with enforcement of the regulations for mandatory immunizations as published by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Principal or the designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

EVALUATION:

Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel. This is an exempt position.