School Nurse (THS)-Potential SY26-27

Role Description

POSITION TITLE:

School Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required
• One year's experience in an area related to the job's primary functions and major responsibilities is preferred
• Current CPR certification and instructor's card in First Aid (The instructor's card may be obtained immediately after employment.)

JOB GOAL:

To provide health education, health service to students, and maintain a climate of health and well-being to assigned schools.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for carrying out the Tarrant city Schools health program in assigned schools.
• Schedules and conducts screenings and assessments to detect problems in vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Documents and refers students with deficiencies in accordance with Departmental Regulations.
• Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies and clinics responsible for providing health care for students. Learns and stays familiar with their policies and procedures.
• Investigates referrals regarding individual health problems. Refers to appropriate agency for treatment. Follows up and submits any required reports.
• Serves as a health liaison between the home and the school relative to established health programs. Counsels with parents, teachers, and other health professionals regarding student health problems.
• Schedules and conducts home visits when appropriate.
• Works with principals and teachers to plan and carry out first aide and safety education programs within assigned schools.
• Trains and works with volunteers assisting in the Tarrant City Schools Health Program.
• Assists with staff development of school staff through workshops, institutes, faculty meetings, and individual conferences.
• Prepares and makes presentations regarding the school nursing program to school and community organizations such as PTA, Clubs, Civic Organizations, etc. Participate in school in-service training programs as requested.
• Advises and assists teachers in obtaining materials and resources to enhance school education programs.
• Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools. Conducts inspections and evaluations.
• Attends professional meetings for professional development, according to established board policy.
• Maintains required records. Complies and submits periodic reports and evaluations regarding the status of program within assigned schools.
• Assists with enforcement of the regulations for mandatory immunizations as published by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Principal or the designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION:

Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

This is an exempt position.