School Nurse BMMS

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Exempt;FullTime School Year 7 Benefits

SUMMARY: Supervises one to one nursing and other health care providers for students health aides clerical assistants and volunteers. Coordinates a comprehensive school health program including the delivery of services to students (in the context of their families) and staff members in order to enhance wellness in the school community. Duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice district/State Board of Education policies and procedures and Arizona State Nurse Practice Laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

Participates as a member of the school/district staff as a resource and specialist in health issues

Provides staff inservice programs on health topics

Provides healthrelated classroom instructions and or information materials to teachers for classroom use as requested

Coordination:

Encourages and supports a comprehensive school health program

Collects and analyzes school health information and makes recommendations based upon statistical data

Establishes an injury prevention program to facilitate school and playground safety

Participates in Child Find programs

Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines implementing the Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan and other interventions as indicated

Establishes a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies

Manages school health records in accordance with Arizona state mandates providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities

Establishes and manages health screening programs according to state mandate and guidelines

Participates as a member of the school/district staff in health issues

Identifies implication of healthrelated school policies

Participates in the development of healthrelated policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health practices

Clinical Practice:

Makes professional judgment in critical and lifethreatening situations

Provides direct professional nursing services first aid illness and emergency care to students and staff including nurse assessment identifying health problems making referrals for diagnosis and treatments recommending education modifications providing followup and evaluation and maintaining appropriate documentation

Observes students for symptoms side effects and reaction to medicines injuries or other healthrelated problems

Analyzes data for epidemiological significance

Provides identification and referral services on an individual site basis through the County Health Department and individual physicians for immunization update

Provides health information and counseling for students parents and staff including healthrelated classroom instructions

Develops a medication protocol to safely store administer document and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school

Supervises/provides screening and followup for deficits in vision hearing growth and development and other physical deficits

Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations physical examinations and medical conditions

Facilitates a team approach for crisis intervention for students and staff in the event of sudden illness or injury

Employs timely assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter

Health Office Management:

Maintains a userfriendly organized health services facility conducive to confidential communications and services

Purchases and maintains health and OSHA supplies and equipment as indicated for the health office and school

Communication:

Maintains timely communication with administration teachers other school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students

Issue health alerts to parents and community when advisable

Initiates contact with and act as a liaison between the home school community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community

Maintains and encourages confidentiality regarding all school and healthrelated issues

Special Education and 504 Plans:

Participates as an active member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification evaluation and placement of students into special education programs. May write the health component of the Individual Education Plan as needed

Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to health deficit

Develops and updates health care plans for students who need special nursing intervention during the school day

Professional Development:

Participates as a member of her/his professional school nursing and education organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nutrient and education fields

Participates as a member of the faculty on district committees and association activities including monthly meetings

Participates as an active member of the school community representing health/wellness

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of current medical technology.

Knowledge of data usage including collection analysis interpretation and reporting.

Ability to do perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously.

Ability to do mathematical computations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.

Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff students parents and community members.

Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws district procedures and Board policies.

Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Current RN License

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program completed

Certified Hearing Screening Technician

Prior professional nursing experience preferred pediatric adolescence of community mental health nursing and health program

Any equivalent combination of training education and experience that meets minimum requirements

Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit stand bend stoop and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor school environment. This position regularly works indoors but may work outdoors on occasion in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times. Will have contact with students staff external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.