Quincy Public Schools ResourceFloat School Nurse

Quincy, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Quincy Public Schools seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Resource/Float School Nurse. This is a full-time position rotating between schools according to the calendar school year. Hours will be according to the school assignment. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The primary objective of school health services provided by the school nurse is to foster the optimum level of wellness for students and staff. The school nurse provides a broad range of health services including acute episodic and emergency care. School nurses manage the care of students with special health care needs at school. The school nurse coordinates the health needs of students to reduce barriers and promote effective learning. The school nurse is responsible for developing implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school will include:Assesses the current health needs of the student populationMaintains individual health records on each studentCoordinates and manages the health needs of students within the schoolAdministers required daily and prn medications Provides required medical treatments to students with specialized health care needs Develops Individualized Health Care Plans for students with specialized health care needsEnsures students comply with mandated school health requirementsProvides daily episodic care to students/staffProvides emergency care to students/staffControls the spread of communicable diseases within the schoolConducts mandated health screenings for students (vision hearing postural heights and weights)Refers students/staff for follow up medical evaluationsCollaborates with parents physicians and identified community agencies to coordinate students health care within the schoolProvides health education to students and staff around specified health issues/topicsThe school nurse is a member of the Student Support Team Crisis Team and Wellness to: Director of Nursing and School Principal