School Nurse

Position: School Nurse

Term: Full-time 185 Days

Classification: Classified Non-exempt

Location: Carthage Sixth Grade Center

Qualifications:

• RN or LPN in good standing with license to practice in the State of Missouri
• Current CPR/AED certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Must be in good health due to continuous exposure to communicable disease
• Must be able to make critical independent health-related judgements in life-threatening situations
• Must have strong organizational documentation and communication skills
• Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality under FERPA and HIPAA regulations
• Must have the ability to represent the Carthage R9 School District in a positive helpful friendly manner

Supervisory: No

Reports to: Nurse Coordinator Building Principal Director of Special Services

Position Summary

The major focus of health services in the school setting is the promotion of health and wellness among students and staff and the early detection and treatment of health problems. The school nurse promotes and protects the physical and emotional well-being of students by providing evidence-based nursing services coordinating care and collaborating with staff and families. This position plays a critical role in managing acute and chronic health conditions reducing barriers to learning and supporting a healthy school environment in accordance with Missouri laws and Carthage R9 District policies.

General Expectations:

• Supports the mission of Carthage R-9 School District.
• Supports the value of education.
• Become familiar with enforce and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations administrative procedures other directions given by district administrators and supervisors and state and federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times if applicable to essential job functions.
• Obey all safety rules including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students.
• Care for properly use and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students parents/guardians other district employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors department staff all members of the school district and community as required.
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students.
• Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties.
• Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties.
• Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner utilizing district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position.
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy.
• Solve practical problems as needed to complete job duties.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders safety rules and handbooks and apply to job duties.

Essential Functions:

• Provide skilled nursing care including first aid emergency response and evaluation of illness or injury.
• Perform health assessments for students with acute symptoms and communicate findings to parents/guardians.
• Perform annual screenings per district policy and send out referrals as needed.
• Develop implement and update Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with chronic or complex medical needs. Assist school personnel with development and implementation of 504s and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments following district policy physician orders and Missouri Board of Nursing standards.
• Perform specialized procedures as ordered by physicians (e.g. glucose monitoring insulin administration catheterizations tube feeding asthma treatments).
• Monitor communicable disease identify symptoms for early detection and follow district/state reporting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state immunization requirements. Assist families as needed in obtaining necessary immunizations.
• Maintain accurate confidential records using district-approved documentation.
• Provide student staff and family education on health-related issues.
• Serve as a liaison between the school healthcare providers and community resources.
• Other duties or related tasks as assigned by supervisors or administrators.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand walk bend and lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Ability to perform CPR and other emergency procedures.
• Ability to wear PPE appropriately as needed.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

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

Conditions and Environment

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Carthage R-9 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in its programs services activities or facilities.