School Nurse
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Job Location:
Rock Hill, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
YORK PREPARATORY ACADEMY
South Carolina Public Charter School District
TITLE: School Nurse
POSITION TYPE: Salaried Exempt
AGREEMENT TERMS: 12 month agreement (August July)
185 Days at 8 hours Monday-Friday
SALARY/RATE: Nurse Salary Scale
REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse
GENERAL SUMMARY
The School Nurse is a licensed nurse working within the school setting to support and enhance the educational process by promoting protecting and improving the health and well-being of students. The School Nurse assists in implementing and maintaining the school health program in collaboration with the Lead Nurse and school administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Lead Nurse in collecting and reviewing student health histories and notifying teachers of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
- Maintain accurate complete and confidential student health records using electronic medical record systems and paper documentation in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
- Assist in obtaining and maintaining student immunization records; prepare South Carolina Certificates of Immunization when appropriate documentation is provided; make referrals to physicians and/or the Department of Public Health (DPH) as necessary; and prepare required DPH immunization reports.
- Support the daily operation of the school health room by assessing and managing ill or injured students on a walk-in basis and responding to medical emergencies.
- Notify parents/guardians and physicians as appropriate when medical attention is required; activate emergency medical services (EMS) when necessary.
- Participate in South Carolina DPH-recommended school screening programs; maintain screening logs; determine the need for further medical evaluation; provide referrals; and conduct follow-up as needed.
- Administer prescription and non-prescription medications in accordance with physician orders and parental authorization following school and state guidelines.
- Assist in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse sexual abuse or neglect in accordance with mandated reporting laws.
- Maintain inventory of health room supplies and equipment; notify the Lead Nurse of needed materials and replacements.
- Inspect maintain and ensure readiness of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and emergency medical supplies.
- Compile data for the Lead Nurse to support preparation of reports and documentation required by the school district and regulatory agencies.
- Remain current with professional standards and best practices by attending trainings workshops conferences and continuing education opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Nurse.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN 2 year degree) or equivalent
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of South Carolina
Experience:Two years of nursing experience preferably in a school environment (Pediatric emergency room and/or public health nursing a plus)
Skills/Efforts: Knowledge in preventative health health assessments school screenings and referral procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft communication (both written and verbal) organization and medical resources
Working Conditions: Office environment with moderate exposure to outside conditions. Office
activities require movement/lifting items weighing up to 120 pounds.
York Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Public Health
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Special Education
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Catheterization
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
