A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.
School Nurse
TeachIowa
Central City Comm School District - Central City, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5908731
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Goal
To promote and protect the health, safety, and educational success of students by providing nursing services, coordinating health care, managing student health needs, and supporting a safe and healthy school environment in accordance with Iowa law, the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, and district policies. Hours
Minimum of 30 hours per week
Qualifications
Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Current CPR/AED certification.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and HIPAA requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Student Health Services
Assess and provide nursing care for illness, injury, and emergency situations.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, district policy, and Iowa law.
Develop and implement Individual Health Plans (IHPs), Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), and health-related accommodations for students with chronic health conditions.
Coordinate care for students with special health needs, including diabetes, asthma, seizures, allergies, and other medical conditions.
Maintain accurate and confidential health records. Health Program Management
Monitor student immunization compliance and health requirements.
Coordinate state-required health screenings and referrals.
Monitor communicable diseases and implement prevention and control measures.
Maintain health office supplies, equipment, and medication inventory. Health Education and Promotion
Provide health education to students, staff, and families.
Promote healthy lifestyles, wellness, injury prevention, and disease prevention.
Participate in district wellness initiatives and school improvement efforts. Collaboration and Consultation
Serve as a health resource for students, parents, staff, physicians, and community agencies.
Collaborate with special education teams, 504 teams, counselors, and administrators regarding student health needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and educational planning. Delegation and Training
Train and delegate health-related tasks to authorized school personnel as permitted by Iowa law.
Monitor competency and compliance of delegated staff.
Provide guidance during health emergencies and crisis situations. Compliance and Professional Responsibilities
Maintain current nursing licensure and required continuing education.
Adhere to Iowa Board of Nursing regulations, district policies, and professional standards of school nursing practice.
Prepare reports and documentation required by state and federal agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent or designee. Physical Requirements
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
Ability to lift and assist students as necessary.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, and computer work.
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy, job performance standards, and applicable Iowa regulations.
