School Nurse - Student Services

Beaumont Unified School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: School Nurse

CLASSIFICATION: Certificated

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education Student Services and/or Designee

SALARY SCHEDULE: 103

WORK YEAR: 197 Days

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education Student Services and/or Designee the School Nurse develops and maintains a broad program of health education and services designed to protect maintain and enhance the health of students. This position strengthens and facilitates the educational process by identifying and remediating health related barriers that may impede the ability of students to learn.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers first aid or nursing care for accidents seizures preventive medicine and other educational related medical problems; provides CPR and minor first aid to school employees as needed; E
• Responsible for administering health hearing vision and coordinating dental screenings; E
• Maintains and monitors stock of first aid supplies; ensures medical equipment is in proper working condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed in coordination with site staff; E
• Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physicians instructions within District guidelines; E
• Plans assesses and evaluates the health and development status of students (including mandated screenings) affecting the learning process; E
• Refers students to appropriate personnel resources or clinics and followup as necessary; E
• Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodic medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations; E
• Collaborates with site Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to develop student care plans;
• Attends 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to address health concerns for students; E
• Interprets immunization requirements and rationale to staff students and parents; assists parents in complying with District immunization requirements; E
• Identifies implements and evaluates health and nursing needs and makes recommendations about goals and services through the students IEP 504 and/or Health Care Plan; E
• Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information public health issues and treatment procedures; E
• Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information coordinate activities and help obtain student needs such as medication glasses hearing aids and clothing as needed; E
• Conducts training for students parents school staff and thirdparty service providers as required; E
• Provides professional supervision to LVNs per Education Code 49422; E
• Teaches supervises monitors and evaluates Specialized Physical Health Care Services (SPHCS) procedures provided to identified students; E
• Provides information and makes recommendations to site staff and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs develops programs to meet school health needs; E
• Makes home visits as required; authorizes readmission to school;
• Performs job assignment safely for the purpose of protecting people and property; E
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

E Essential function

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Credentials and Education:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university;
• Valid School Nurse Services Credential for TK12 setting.

Experience:

• One year of successful experience in public health or pediatric nursing experience or comprehensive nursing experience.

Licenses Certifications and Testing:

• Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California;
• Ability to obtain a School Audiometrist License (Education Code Section 44879; California Code of Regulations Title 17 Section 2950 within a year of employment;
• Pass a preemployment physical and drug test;
• A current and valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance;
• Fingerprint clearance for school personnel;
• Must possess a valid California Driver License during the course of employment and be insurable by the Districts liability insurance carrier.

Knowledge and skills of:

• First aid CPR and nursing practices and procedures;
• Various healthscreening practices procedures and techniques;
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities;
• Health and safety policies practices procedures and regulations;
• Maintain current knowledge of county or state required protocols for reporting contagious diseases;
• Principles methods and strategies of public education;
• Conflict resolution and mediation strategies;
• Student and assessment database management;

• Rules regulations policies and procedures related to public education; state and federal laws;
• Standard office equipment and computer applications including Microsoft Office and Google environments with expertise in Excel PowerPoint and Adobe;
• Modern office methods procedures and equipment including recordkeeping principles methods and procedures filing systems and letter and report writing.

Ability to:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures;
• Observe health and safety policies practices procedures and regulations;
• Conduct a variety of health screenings;
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records;
• Make referrals and perform followup;
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition;
• Understand and follow written prescriptions;
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field;
• Have a high tolerance for ongoing stressful situations;
• Work with deadlines and under pressure;
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information;
• Compile and maintain accurate records and files;
• Analyze situations identify needs prioritize solve problems independently as appropriate and take appropriate action in a variety of procedural matters without immediate supervision;
• Read interpret apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures related to public education and specific to Beaumont Unified School District; and apply them with good judgment in a variety of situations;
• Communicate effectively using a variety of mediums employing correct spelling grammar punctuation and vocabulary;
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English;
• Learn and support new and fastchanging technologies;
• Promote team building and a positive work environment;
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance and courteous demeanor at all times;
• Be flexible exhibit integrity and exercise mature judgment;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships displaying interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy while demonstrating exemplary customer service in working with students staff and the public.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Number of Hours

02

34

45

68

N/A

1.

Mobility

X

2.

Use of depth perception and ability to focus

X

3.

Standing walking

X

4.

Sitting

X

5.

Twisting stooping bending over

X

6.

Crawling climbing

X

7.

Reaching overheadabove the shoulders

X

8.

Crouching kneeling and balancing

X

9.

Pushing or pulling

X

10.

Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

X

11.

Hearing acuity for conversations or other sounds

X

12.

Use of voice in face to face conversations or during

telephone conversations

X

13.

Gross muscle use of arms and legs

X

14.

Handling grasping and feeling objects

X

15.

Repetitive use of dominant hand

X

16.

Fine dexterity with both hands

X

17.

Exposure to stairs ramps or uneven ground

X

18.

Working around equipment and machinery having moving

parts and generating heat

X

19.

Contact with toxic substances

X

20.

Exposure to dust gas or fumes

X

21.

Work in varied temperatures

X

22.

Work outdoors in all weather conditions

X

23.

Operating a motor vehicle

X

24.

Use of a ladder

X

25.

Subject to frequent interruptions

X

26.

Viewing a computer monitor

X

27.

Contact with distraught or abusive individuals

X