CCES is seeking a School Nurse for the 2025-26 school year. This is a 180-day 8 hour per day position. Pay is commensurate with years of expereince. Duties include:
- Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents seizures preventive medicine and other educational-related 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 follow-up 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 withphysicians instructions within district guidelines.
- Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange informatoin coordinate activites 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 re-admission 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.
Knowlege and Abilities:
- First aid CPR and nursing practices and procedures
- Various health-screening pracitces procedures and technicques
- Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
- Record-keeping techniques
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
- Health and safety regulations
- Contagious diseases
Abilities/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 follow-up
- 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 realtionships 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
Registered nurse and at least one year comprehensive nursing experience. A valid Kentucky drivers license also required.