School Nurse Rockwood R-6 School District Early Childhood•Eureka•Eureka, Missouri Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Rockwood R-6

School District Job Details Job ID:

5830206

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

POSITION TITLE

School Nurse STATUS:

187 Days•7.12 hours per day

FLSA STATUS

x Exempt Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Building Principal/Supervisor of Nurses and Wellness

HUMAN RESOURCES

x Approved Not Approved Salary starting at $46,261.00 per year with standard benefits. This position works 35 hours per week and 187 days per year Daily Schedule is 8:00 AM•3:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide leadership, clinical expertise, and program management for comprehensive school health services. Coordinate, manage, and monitor health services within the school for students, staff, and community. Uphold evidence-based practices and legal/regulatory compliance to facilitate the academic achievement of students by assisting in eliminating or mitigating health barriers to academic success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assess and evaluate the total health and developmental status of each student through nursing assessment and evaluative techniques Implement and adhere to all district approved standing orders, protocols, and policies in the delivery of school health services Ensure compliance with state-mandated health screenings, immunization requirements, and communicable disease control measures Establish and maintain confidential health records within the electronic health records (EHR) Facilitate awareness of provisions of Missouri Child Abuse Law. Recognize signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect Continuously monitor immunization compliance of all students Identify and recommend exclusion of students and staff in early state of communicable disease Work with school administration to address attendance issues related to health issues Initiate, develop, implement, and evaluate individual health plan (IHP) for students to assist school personnel to meet special health care needs and monitor those special care procedures Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, administrators, and families to identify and provide for areas of need related to health issues Administer medication in accordance with district. Provide training for staff to administer medications as needed (i.e., field trips) Maintain close communication with parents of students with ongoing health needs or issues Act as liaison between school/family/ medical providers as needed Provide teacher/staff in-services regarding student health issues Provide health counseling on request to students, parents, and staff Refer students/families requiring intervention or treatment to outside agencies or resources Participate on interdisciplinary school teams which address the identification of student needs Assist HPE teachers with Growth and Development/Personal Hygiene to 4th and 5th grade Serve as classroom resource consultant and resource teacher on health education topics as requested by the faculty Facilitate implementation of school emergency care system Attend staff meetings Attend Health Services Department meetings Oversee and delegate medication administration, and specific healthcare procedures to trained, unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in accordance with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. Maintain documentation of all delegation training Order and maintain health room supplies, within allotted budget

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to lift light to moderate weight (1-25 lbs.) by hand and assist with lifting heavy weights (25-60 lbs.) Ability to maintain documentation and files, as well as generate appropriate reports Ability to utilize data to identify high risk areas, inform school health goals Ability to walk, sit, stoop or crouch with strength to push, grasp, feel, talk, and hear Demonstrate proficiency in EHR and Google Suite and the use of technology for data collection and communication Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective health education, counseling, parent communication and liaison duties Perform in a stressful environment with serious medical issues/situations Strong organization skills

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN required Must possess a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State Board of Nursing, State of Missouri Prefer experience with skills that have application to school nursing (i.e. pediatrics, community health, psych or emergency department) Certification in CPR including

AED EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$46,261 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information

AMY WEHR

,

Supervisor, Wellness and Health Services Pathways Wellness Center Phone:

6367332008

Email:

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