- 01-Jul-2020 to Until Filled (EST)
- Cleveland, TN, USA
- Day
- Part Time
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current, valid LPN or RN certification
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents
- 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:
- Ensures compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the District or Supervisor of Coordinated School Health
- Maintains the school-based health clinic and telemedicine
- Administers first aid and care to ill or injured students and staff as stipulated by District policies and procedures
- Documents nursing interventions on computer software
- Provides reports as required by Coordinated School Health
- Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students and records data on PowerSchool
- 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
- 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
- Assumes responsibility for monitoring student immunizations as required by law
- Assumes responsibility for ensuring completion of student and staff injury reports
- Assumes responsibility for completion of faculty/staff workers' comp documentation
- Performs vision and hearing screening as needed with appropriate follow-up
- Administers medication to students according to District policies and guidelines
- Keeps principal informed of any health-related issues in the school community
- Orders supplies for the clinic through the Coordinated School Health Office
- Attends nursing in-service programs
- Maintains capability of securing EMS support via 911
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the principal
