Nurse RN, LPN or CSN preferred School Nurses will be require to have or obtain the following certifications: Vision and Hearing certificate CPR Instructor Training certificate IEP Medical Review Training All other State required training Full-time Reports to :

Building Principal/Superintendent Summary :

To provide needed services for optimum fulfillment of the health needs of the school program for students and staff. To work collaboratively with school administrators and staff, medical advisors, local EMS agencies, local health care practitioners and parents/guardian, the school nurse can be instrumental in establishing a comprehensive program of emergency care aimed at reducing student morbidity and mortality.

Duties :

Maintain cumulative health file on each student - Assure district regulations are met regarding dental examiniations, physical examinations, and immunizations - follow state policy for exclusion and eye exam. Review and interpret medical and dental reports. Send letters to all student in need of additions/corrections. Carry out the vision and hearing screening programs and follow-up on deviations. Conduct school programs of immunizations when needed. Participate in the planning and follow-up of screening programs by agencies outside the school Interpret the health and dvelopment status of the pupil to him/herself, his/her parent/guardian and school personnel. Counsil with pupils and staff in dealing with their health problems Compile and maintain a file of current health education materials for students and faculty. Act as consultant and resource person to staff in their health teaching Encourage and assist with in-service health education programs Establish policies and procedures for providing emergency care for illness and/or injury occuring while the student is under the jurisdiction of the school Work with community agencies for effective use of their resources and facilities Appraise student health problems and inform teachers. Develop confidential health report for all necessary staff members and update as needed. Conduct home visits and health histories, as required, for special education purposes in a timely manner Serve on IEP committee for students with medical needs Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the school administration within the schope of what is required of other non-certified staff members Dispense medication to students. Get medicine ready for all field trips. Maintain medication in locked cabinet and maintain medication and records/first aid supplies