School Nurse DMS

We are DeKalb!

DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers communicators and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence and we are currently seeking a School Nurse at DeKalb Middle School!

What your day will look like:

Under direction you will provide basic health services to students assisting in the planning and implementation of school health programs in cooperation with medical authority and school administrative personnel. You will evaluate the health status of students and the health service program provide instruction in health practices first aid child care and other related subjects and serve as a resource pertaining to student health management strategies and welfare and attendance problems and concerns. You will facilitate the educational process by removing health related barriers to learning. This will include:

• Participating in planning programs that eliminate or minimize health problems of students that may interfere with learning.
• Initiating maintaining and annually reviewing student health records.
• Assisting with training and education of paraprofessionals in proper techniques for medical treatments or procedures.
• Identifying health problems of students through health assessment health histories review of health records and screening programs.
• Implementing all screening programs and preparing annual reports mandated by Indiana law including the following:
• Vision: Grades 1 3 and 8
• Hearing: Grades 1 4 7 10 (These may be done by a speech pathologist).
• Communicating current health problems needs and concerns of students to their parents and appropriate school staff.
• Assisting in the identification of students with disabilities and interpreting health factors pertinent to the students disability.
• Developing and maintaining a system for providing first aid and emergency care.
• Administering medications and treatments to students per physicians order and parent authorization.
• Providing health counseling to students to assist them in making decisions regarding their health and health behaviors.
• Assisting students and parents in identifying and utilizing available and appropriate community health resources.
• Facilitating the attainment of students health needs by providing support to students and their families.
• Providing educational opportunities for students to assist them in developing self-care skills to deal with health problems.
• Providing in-service educational opportunities for school staff on health-related issues.
• Collaborating with community agencies health professionals and school staff to identify the health needs current and potential of children and youth to facilitate school and community planning and intervention.
• Performing lice scabies and impetigo screening and providing assistance with treatment.
• Working with school building administrators in collecting and maintaining immunization records.
• Providing classroom instruction to students on health related issues as specified by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Conducting lice checks on an as needed basis.
• Providing human sexuality instruction at the elementary level.
• Other duties as assigned by the District Nurse.
• This position is Monday through Friday 7 hours a day 35 hours per week.

Why well love you:

• You have worked hard to complete a registered nurse program and possess a registered nurse license.
• You possess a valid motor vehicle operator license.
• You have knowledge of the principles methods techniques strategies and trends in educational health services applicable health appraisal methods and techniques and procedures.
• You are familiar with the social service and health service agencies in the local area.
• You have an understanding of the social emotional and behavioral characteristics of student clients.
• You have experience with health services program evaluation and research techniques strategies and procedures and with the appropriate curriculum and instructional programs pertaining to student health education.
• You have the ability to assist students in effectively dealing with health issues problems and concerns.
• You can effectively work with site and district personnel parents social service and youth service agencies in resolving student health problems and concerns.
• You can effectively participate in the planning and implementation of health instructional processes.
• You can establish and maintain effective organizational public and community relationships.

Why youll love us:

• We value a positive culture and environment and work hard to provide a safe engaging place for students and staff based on trust respect and responsibility.
• We offer Group Medical Insurance including an annual routine vision exam.
• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance offerings
• Life Insurance
• Retirement options
• Onsite Wellness Clinic
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Free entry to athletic and performing arts events
• A fun team focused environment where you are making a difference each day for children!

DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance sensitivity understanding and mutual respect. DeKalb County Central United School District is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

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