JCS 11 Nurse for Special Needs 2024-2025 School Year
JCS 11 Nurse for Special Needs 2024-2025 School Year
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Job Description
SCHOOL NURSE
BASIC FUNCTION:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents seizures preventive medicine and other educationalrelated medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed.
- Conduct height weight vision hearing scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
- Refer students to appropriate personnel resources or clinics and followup as necessary.
- Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
- Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physicians instructions within District guidelines.
- Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication glasses hearing aids and clothing as needed.
- Conduct training for students parents and school staff as required.
- Provide information and make recommendations to principals substitutes teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs develop programs to meet school health needs.
- Make home visits as required; authorize readmission to school.
- Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
- Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
- Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information public health issues and treatment procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- First aid CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
- Various healthscreening practices procedures and techniques.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Recordkeeping techniques.
- Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Contagious diseases.
ABILITY TO:
- Administer first aid according to established procedures.
- Conduct 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.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- Complete work with many interruptions.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.
Employment Type
Full-Time
