School Nurse - District Wide Position

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Abilities:

1.

Knowledge Of:

First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures. Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques. Oral and written communication skills. Record-keeping techniques. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Health and safety regulations. Contagious diseases. 2.

Ability To:

Administer first aid according to established procedures. Conduct variety of health screenings. Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. Make referrals and perform follow-up. Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition. Understand and follow written prescriptions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field. Complete work with many interruptions. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. Observe health and safety regulations. 3.

Education and Experience:

Graduation as a Registered Nurse (Bachelor's Degree) and one year comprehensive nursing experience. 4.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid Kentucky driver's license. 5. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent of Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Services & District Health Coordinator

SUPERVISES

N/A

BASIC FUNCTION

Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administers first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provides CPR and first aid to school employees as needed. 2. Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provides screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. 3. Refers students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary. 4. Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations. 5. Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines. 6. Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed. 7. Conducts training for students, parents and school staff as required. 8. Provides information and makes recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs; develops programs to meet school health needs. 9. Makes home visits as required; authorizes re-admission to school. 10. Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed. 11. Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools. 12. Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures. 13. Responsibilities Specific to

HCPS Assignment:

A. Works directly with families with more difficult head lice problems. B. Assists with high school students with topics such as pregnancy, S.T.D., etc. 14. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board or Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Days and salary to be established by the Board upon the recommendation of the superintendent.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.