District Nurse

District Nurse Job Description Requirements:

BSN in Nursing with a current Iowa license and

CTE 5-12

General Health Occupations - 299 or willingness to receive authorization.

Basic Function:

To develop and direct school nursing services. Provides leadership, supervision, consultation, coordination, professional development, program development and program evaluation for the school nursing program. Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Position Responsibilities:

Develops and implements nursing program components necessary for compliance with federal and state law as well as local and district policies. Perform duties under the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act and follow HIPPA and FERPA laws. Maintains accurate medical records to ensure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions. Establishes procedures and manages student health screening programs and administration of medication. Plans and oversees instructions of CPR and Med Administration preparedness. Maintains district AED inventory. Initiates timely contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community. Works in conjunction with special education staff, nurses, and administrators, to develop and oversee the implementation of health plans for IEP and homebound students. Works with nurses and staff to develop, train, and implement safety evacuation plans for students with limited mobility or wheelchairs. Develops contracts for private duty nurses and guides their work in our schools. Assists content areas specialists with staff professional learning as it relates to the school nursing program and health and well-being of students. Represents the district with community partners to coordinate needed health services for staff and students. Coordinates with the school Medicaid program and nurses as it relates to medical billing. Monitor nursing services in our schools on a daily basis and floats to buildings to provide coverage when necessary. Work with Summer learning and extended school year programs to plan for nursing service coverage during summer classes. Teach different courses assigned for nursing students Member of district CTE team and attend regional meetings as required. Other duties as assigned.

Abilities:

Ability to exercise independent judgment in accordance with management and supervision duties. Ability to plan and organize work independently, with little direction. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement actions or recommendations, as appropriate, in support of goals. Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation. Capability to demonstrate respect for children, teenagers, and adults. Competence to accurately record, transfer, and relate information. Ability to follow directions and procedures. Skill to demonstrate active and reflective listening skills. Capability to present information in an organized manner. If questions, please contact Superintendent Shane Knoche at sknoche@cal-wheat.net EEO and AAE