POSITION

SUMMARy Position Title:

School Nurse Primary Function:

To help create a climate of health and well-being in District Six schools so that each student may attain the fullest possible educational opportunity.

Reports to:

Director of Health Services and Building-level principals

Qualifications:

Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher preferred Valid License to practice as a licensed nurse in South Carolina Technology skills necessary for the position Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities:

• Participates in professional development activities to obtain up-to-date medical information and maintain skills.
• Maintains confidentiality in dealing with student information.
• Participates in District nursing meetings as scheduled.
• Dresses in appropriate nursing attire.
• Maintains current South Carolina license to practice nursing.
• Maintains current BLS-CPR certification.
• Orders supplies for the school health room in accordance with budget amounts and District policy.
• Routinely checks supplies for product expiration.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the health room.
• Maintains individual health records on all students in assigned school.
• Maintains security of all student charts and medicine cabinets.
• Performs vision and hearing screenings and follow-ups according to District guidelines.
• Makes referrals to agencies when specific needs are determined.
• Assists with dental screenings and follow-ups through Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg as needed.
• Use physical assessment skills to observe children who are referred for specific health needs.
• Assists school personnel in evaluating child abuse or neglect. Notifies the Principal and refers to the Department of Social Services when necessary.
• Counsels with teachers and families regarding student health problems.
• Provides classroom health education upon request.
• Assists the Director of Health Services in providing staff development for school personnel.
• Assists in implementation of District policies and procedures related to administration of medication in the schools.
• Administers all medications and performs all medically related procedures according to the orders of the student's physician.
• Routinely checks South Carolina Immunization records for compliance with the school attendance law. a. Completes the South Carolina certificate of Immunization for students as necessary. b. Completes the annual DHEC 45 Day Immunization Report for assigned school. c. Participates annually in the DHEC Immunization staff training. d. Enters all student immunization status into Powerschool.
• Maintains a list of students who are placed on homebound in assigned school.
• Assists with medical needs of students returning to school from homebound status.
• Keeps the Principal and Director of Health Services informed of students in each school with special medical needs.
• Contacts parents to follow-up on extended absences due to medical reasons.
• Develops an Individualized Health Care Plan (IHP) for students with special medical needs and medical 504 plans.
• Participates in Student Assistance Team/504/IEP meetings on students with special medical needs and as requested.
• Participates annually in a District Blood Borne Pathogens staff development.
• Provides first aid for all employee work related injuries that occur in assigned school during the school day.
• Refers employees to the District Worker's Compensation Physician if necessary and notifies the Principal.
• Completes the Worker's Compensation Injury packet and submits the forms to the District Benefits Coordinator at the District Office.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations. Terms of Employment 190 days yearly.

Pay:

From $30.74 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person