QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current, valid LPN or RN certification
2. Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents
3. Ability to maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To monitor the medical needs of students and administer medications required for students; develop health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and accommodation requirements; administer and/or coordinate screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.) of students. To provide support for staff and students in the health and wellness curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the District or Supervisor of Coordinated School Health
2. Maintains the school-based health clinic and telemedicine
3. Administers first aid and care to ill or injured students and staff as stipulated by District policies and procedures
4. Documents nursing interventions on computer software
5. Provides reports as required by Coordinated School Health
6. Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students and records data on PowerSchool
7. Identifies students with chronic illnesses, conditions which could result in emergency care and those students who will self-administer and self-monitor medications and/or procedures while at school
8. Prepares Individual Health Care Plans on those students with chronic illness or that require self-administration and self-monitoring of medications and/or procedures while at school
9. Assumes responsibility for monitoring student immunizations as required by law
10. Assumes responsibility for ensuring completion of student and staff injury reports
11. Assumes responsibility for completion of faculty/staff workers' comp documentation
12. Performs vision and hearing screening as needed with appropriate follow-up
13. Administers medication to students according to District policies and guidelines
14. Keeps principal informed of any health-related issues in the school community
15. Orders supplies for the clinic through the Coordinated School Health Office
16. Attends nursing in-service programs
17. Maintains capability of securing EMS support via 911
18. Assumes responsibility for professional growth
19. Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the principal