A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.
Part-time School Nurse. Effective asap, school calendar position, 3 hours per day.
Minimum salary:
$41.47 per hour, actual salary based on education and experience
Job Qualifications RN License School Nurse Job Responsibilities:
The following list of daily job responsibilities may differ Duties might include: Assesses student health needs to develop appropriate patient care plans, including determining when sick or injured children should be sent home, seek follow-up medical care, and, if warranted, be referred for emergency transport to a hospital setting. Treats student injuries, illnesses, and chronic conditions by providing appropriate standards of care, conducts screenings and administers vaccines. Administers medicine as needed on an emergency and ongoing basis based on student needs. Collaborates with parents, family physicians, teachers, school social workers, and multidisciplinary professional staff to implement individualized student care, particularly for students with chronic conditions. Provides physical and psychological support, advice, and referrals for care for students, staff, and families. Meets nursing operational standards by contributing information to outside family medical professionals, providing care, and identifying system improvements. Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a personal rapport with student patients, teachers and school staff, families, outside medical service providers, and other people in a position to understand individual student health needs and service requirements. Maintains quality of care by adhering to staff policies and procedures, state board of nursing requirements, and other governing agency regulations, and measuring health outcomes against standards. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to students, families, and staff. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching and counseling students, family, and staff to reinforce their understanding of disease and self-care. Maintains a safe and clean working environment and maintains and promotes hygiene practices in the nurse's office, classrooms, and throughout the school. Provides expert advice to administration, faculty, staff, and student parents and guardians on health-related matters. Protects students and staff by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and enforcing medication administration and storage procedures. Maintains documentation on student care services and keeps confidential medical information secure.
