School Nurse Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the COS Principal with support from the School District 197's Director of Special Services, the school nurse provides direct school nursing services; oversees a school health office, completes health assessments as needed for special education evaluations; and serves as a resource person to staff in the building. Approximately 8 hours per week with possbility of expanding to multiple schools. Essential functions of the job may include, but are not limited to the following: Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services. Screens and conducts health assessments for students Implements a health protocol for students with special health care needs, including the administration of medications and other medically directed treatments. Completes district health reports for submission to local, county, and state officials as required. Maintains the security of school health supplies. Serves as a resource person on health issues. Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Corresponds with parents on the health needs of children. Prepares health reports and implements procedures as directed by supervisor and/or health department (county and/or state). Promotes and assists in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring and reporting. Provides health-related instruction in the classroom, as directed. Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as apparent or assigned. Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings. Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, health laws, rules, procedures, and processes to help ensure district compliance. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.