School Nurse, Owingsville Elementary

Job description

RN Position Degree:

Associate or Bachelor Experience:

School Nurse Experience Preferred Starting Pay:

$22.80 per hour; may vary with verifiable experience

Hours:

7.5 hours per day

Days:

190 days Provide health and wellness services including physical and developmental assessment for children and adolescents. Maintain records of such. Perform laboratory test as needed and lice checks. Demonstrate a commitment to a healthy and safe environment. Participate in required training and orientations to develop competencies in job performance. Have the ability to establish a good rapport within the professional community, parents, and students. Provide Professional Development services to the faculty and staff relating to health and wellness. Consult with supervisor to discuss job performance duties, questions and problems as they arise in performance of job. Maintain a valid Nursing License in the State of KY without restrictions.

BASIC FUNCTION

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

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed. Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary. Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations. Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines. Communicate 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. Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required. Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs. Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school. Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed. Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools. Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

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.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) with relevant experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Kentucky driver's license. Keywords environment-health-and-safety-hsse health-promotion-recreation-wellness-benefits assessment-assessment-tools sensors-test-measurement ecology-environment training-certification education-training training-and-development competencies professional-development state-local-municipal first-aid pharmaceutical-drugs eye-face-and-head youth-organizations-resources medical-facilities-services immunization clubs-organizations compliance laws-and-regulations school-based-health medical-equipment public-health policies-and-practices oral-and-maxillofacial recordkeeping objectives-and-key-results health-and-safety workplace-safety