Certified School Nurse

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative direction
• Acts as a resource and support for the nursing team
• Provides nursing and/or medically prescribed interventions.
• Counsel individual students regarding health issues, implements student health management plans, evaluates student response and/or revises health management plans when necessary.
• Consults with staff to help them better understand student's various medical concerns and how they impact the student in the school setting.
• Acts as a liaison between schools, families and community social service agencies and medical providers.
• Organizes and implements state mandated programs i.e. immunizations, health screenings, school based vision and hearing screenings,etc.
• Maintains ethical standards of confidentiality. (HIPPA and FERPA)
• Participates effectively as a member of the building crisis team.
• Promotes programs to address health issues in a preventative manner.
• Participates in student and staff health promotion and wellness programs.
• Initiates contact with parents/guardians.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of best practices in school nursing and uses independent nursing judgment when delivering school health services within the parameters of Board policies and procedures.
• Completes paperwork in a timely manner.
• Recognizes signs of emotional distress, child abuse, and neglect and follows procedures for reporting known or suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and respect for privacy of all students and staff.
• Conducts the professional activities of assessment, diagnosis, and/or instruction consistent with the requirements of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Board policies and procedures.
• Abides by current legal directives, school policies, and procedures.
• Models and promotes ethical practices for confidential communication.
• Administers medications and performs specialized procedures in compliance with State law and Board procedures and policies.
• Demonstration of strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills with colleagues, parents, and administration
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing
• Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Registered RN license with IDFPR
• Knowledge of theories and practices of child development

Salary aligned with the AEEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Job Description _ Certified School Nurse.pdf