School Nurse at West Middle School

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse(LPN) with first aid and CPR certification is required.
• Pediatric experience is preferred for those assigned to the elementary schools or middle school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development and implementation of a campus health program and guides administration regarding the maintenance of a safe and healthful school environment.
• Provides emergency care for serious accidents and illnesses which these occur at school.
• Disseminates health education information to teachers parents and students and provides direct classroom instruction when needed.
• Makes appropriate health appraisals of students and provides health counseling to students and their parents when necessary.
• Provides vision auditory and scoliosis screening of students in compliance with state mandates and conducts follow-up of all deficiencies by assisting parents in making plans for further examinations and correction.
• Keeps accurate records of activities at assigned schools and assist in establishing and maintaining necessary student health records.
• Records the results of health screenings and other significant health information in required software portals.
• Completes a health/development evaluation on those students referred to special education when specified in an assessment plan.
• Serves as a member of the Individualized Education Plan team to report results of health/development evaluations and provide health related information if needed.
• Assists in the control and prevention of communicable disease by providing information to staff students and parents about protective measures against communicable disease.
• Works with and acts as liaison to school health committees county health officials and other agencies concerned with the health and welfare of students as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

IC