School Nurse

Position Title: Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Position Summary
Location: Morrison Junior High School and High School
Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm Mon - Fri (190 day contract) August through May
Salary: $27.00/hour
Benefits: medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or RN preferred OR
• Medical Assistant certification or Licensed Practical Nursing certification.
• Heartsaver AED or BLS certification

Duties and Responsibilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Responsible for student health assessments and delivery of first aid in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Informs school personnel informed about concerns, and acquaints them with resources of the community.
• Plans with school administrator and medical authority regarding policies and procedures for excluding and readmitting pupils and staff members for reasons of health.
• Responsible for the prevention, promotion, and education of health needs/concerns of students.
• Administers medication in compliance with state and board policies.
• Performs special procedures to students as ordered by physician in accordance with standard medical practice.
• Communicates with parents, staff, and makes appropriate referrals to outside health care agencies regarding individual health needs of students.
• Maintains a daily log of student visits to health office and makes appropriate documentation on individual health card.
• Assumes responsibility for screening procedures: hearing, vision, ADD/ADHD (if appropriate).
• Observes the school environment for safety hazards and sanitary conditions and reports to responsible persons.
• Interprets the scope and significance of immunizations to school personnel, parents, and students.
• Communicates effectively with parents, staff, and students to covey identified health needs for each student.
• Completes necessary paperwork involved in the Special Education process, including: MDC's, IEP's, OHI referrals, PH referrals, OT/PT referrals, Vision Impaired referrals, or Hearing-Impaired referrals, health care plans, 504 plans, etc.

How to Apply:

• Application Procedure: Applicants must apply online at