School Nurse Glenn Duffy Elementary

Gravette Public Schools

Position Description

Position Title: School Nurse

Department: Assigned Building

Reports To: Principal

Evaluated By: Principal

Position Summary

The School Nurse will provide health services to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to students and staff.
• Conduct required health screenings and notifies parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
• Maintain current cumulative medical records on all students.
• Implement individual student health care plans and participate in IEP development when applicable.
• Administer medication and nursing care procedures as prescribed by the student's physician.
• Participate with district/school staff in developing and implementing the total school health program.
• Provide health related information and resources to students, staff and parents as needed.
• Actively participate in school safety plans.
• Attend committee meetings and trainings regarding health service and health curriculum.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• CPR and First Aid Certification required
• Pediatric and/or emergency medicine experience preferred
• Clean background check
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone

Physical requirements

• Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach and lift (up to 50 lbs.)
• Physically assist students as needed