26 27 School Year Union Middle School Nurse

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Wise County Public Schools

Title:Union Middle SchoolNurse

Qualifications:

1. Hold a current LPN/RN license in the State of Virginia
2. Current certification in CPR
3. Have at least one year of clinical experience in a hospital setting preference in Pediatrics
4. Possess the ability to work well with students parents administration staff Medical providers and community
5. A working knowledge of Special Education Services (procedures and law) and immunization requirements preferred

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the supervision of School Health Clinic when substituting for school nurses
2. Responsible for administration of school health guidelines; liaison with health care providers family community and schools
3. Responsible for interpreting information from health care providers
4. Responsible for participating in workshops/trainings/in-services for nurses/faculty
5. Responsible for participating in school-wide screening programs
6. Responsible in providing direct nursing care to students and staff
7. Responsible for maintaining a current skills and knowledge base
8. Responsible for compiling and submitting reports on a weekly monthly or quarterly basis
9. Responsible for developing Nursing Plans of Care for students requiring skilled nursing services in the school setting
10. Responsible for maintaining records for Medicaid billing
11. Communicate health and safety information on a daily basis to staff and provide updated information and related trainings
12. Phone calls and electronic communication to outside agencies regarding students needs.
13. Well-child visit/Physical pre-work-up
14. Covid-quarantine letter follow-up with parents/guardians
15. Follow up with parents/guardians when a student fails vision and/or hearing screenings at school

In the event schools close for distance learning other duties may be assigned by the principal

Terms of Employment:

Salary to be determined by the School Board

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy regarding nursing personnel

Required Experience:

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