Student Services School Nurse (28645) [Internal]

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a School Nurse. This position is for6.40 hours per day and 182 days per year is compensated according to the Educator Salary Schedule and is eliglbe forbenefits as outlined in the WSD Benefits Guide.

Applicantsshall applyat will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

**ONLY CURRENT QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT NEED APPLY**

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF5 WORKING DAYS

**TO INTERESTED CURRENT QUALIFIEDEMPLOYEES OF WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT: ENSURE YOU ARE MARKED AS AN INTERNAL CANDIDATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL APPLICATION.CLICK HERE FOR A GUIDE(WSD SSO REQUIRED)**

Job Description/Overview:

Under the direction of the Student Services department and school nursing:

• Perform health screenings including vision and scoliosis
• Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serve as liaisons between school personnel family and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment
• Work with school teams to develop health care plans for student care based on assessment interventions and identification of outcomes and the evaluation of care
• Serve as consultants with other school professionals such as food service personnel physical education teachers coaches mental health specialists and counselors
• Provide health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings including maturation sexually transmitted infections handwashing dental health and other health related topics in the classroom
• Monitor immunizations manage communicable diseases and assess the school environment as needed to prevent injury and ensure safety
• Oversee infection control measures in coordination with the local health department
• Actively participate in school safety plans that address school violence bullying and emergencies that may occur at school
• Oversee medication administration health care procedures and the development of emergency action plans
• Make decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
• Provide health advice to school educational teams such as the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team Child Study Teams etc
• Assist families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance
• Provide training to school staff members in CPR/First Aid/ AED and health promotion practices.
• Maintain flexibility such as changes in staff or individual student programs
• Attend required district meetings and events
• Drive to school sites in districts
• Regular attendance is critical
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications andEducation Requirements:

• BSN or Bachelor degree in a health-related field
• Current Utah RN license
• At least one year of nursing experience
• Valid Drivers License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Requires the mobility to reach and bend (neck and back)
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects
• Requires mobility to maneuver through classroom and school environments independently
• Requires lifting and carrying of objects of up to 50 pounds which may be a rare aspect of the job
• Requires pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds which may be a rare aspect of the job
• May require working with bio-hazards (bloodborne pathogens human waste cleaning/disinfecting materials etc.)
• Requires independent transportation throughout the Weber School District geographical area

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

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