Nurse Full Time / Part Time

Vacancy Details
Nurse Full Time / Part Time
Hartland Lakeside School District
1
N/A
Open until filled
Contact
Patrick Austinson
Director of Business Services
262-369-6737
Position Details
As soon as possible
Based on Experience
M-F
Full Time
The District Nurse assists in coordinating the health services to students within the district and ensures that all health services comply with Federal and State laws and standards. The School Nurse provides assistance and care of sick and injured students, maintains health and medical documentation for the district, performs medical procedures as necessary and is part of the educational team for health education and promotion. The District Nurse would also focus on staff and student wellness.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
● Supervise the health care delivery system within the schools. Provide training and information for teachers, administrators, support staff and secretaries pertaining to student health needs.
● Assess emergency medical situations that occur at school and determine proper course of action. Establish, organize and coordinate emergency response procedures with district staff.
● Assist in obtaining and maintaining student health information, immunization records and any other appropriate medical documents.
● Organize and ensure adequate student health plans. Notify teachers and provide necessary education regarding specific medical needs of individual students. Ensure training and response measures pertaining to student health issues.
● Monitor, supervise and assist with dispensing of student medication(s). Assess current medication delivery practices frequently to ensure appropriate medical procedures are being followed throughout the district.
● Promote the recruitment of health room aides. Provide information and training for health room aides to assure that skills are current and appropriately trained to meet the medical needs of our students.
● Develop, update and maintain health related policies, protocols and procedures based on evidence based research, standards of care and with input from the District’s Medical Advisor.
● Conduct informational/educational programs on human growth and development, physiology and hygiene and/or other curricular health needs as directed by the curriculum director or administrator.
● Support wellness and health activities to improve and maintain a healthy school environment.
● Assess infection control resources at school. Work in conjunction with the Safety Committee and other staff members to limit exposure and spread of any communicable diseases
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current Wisconsin State Licensure as a Registered Nurse. (Minimum of Associate Degree, plus Public or Community Health Nursing Course, as outlined by DPI.) Current CPR certification.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
● Supervise the health care delivery system within the schools. Provide training and information for teachers, administrators, support staff and secretaries pertaining to student health needs.
● Assess emergency medical situations that occur at school and determine proper course of action. Establish, organize and coordinate emergency response procedures with district staff.
● Assist in obtaining and maintaining student health information, immunization records and any other appropriate medical documents.
● Organize and ensure adequate student health plans. Notify teachers and provide necessary education regarding specific medical needs of individual students. Ensure training and response measures pertaining to student health issues.
● Monitor, supervise and assist with dispensing of student medication(s). Assess current medication delivery practices frequently to ensure appropriate medical procedures are being followed throughout the district.
● Promote the recruitment of health room aides. Provide information and training for health room aides to assure that skills are current and appropriately trained to meet the medical needs of our students.
● Develop, update and maintain health related policies, protocols and procedures based on evidence based research, standards of care and with input from the District’s Medical Advisor.
● Conduct informational/educational programs on human growth and development, physiology and hygiene and/or other curricular health needs as directed by the curriculum director or administrator.
● Support wellness and health activities to improve and maintain a healthy school environment.
● Assess infection control resources at school. Work in conjunction with the Safety Committee and other staff members to limit exposure and spread of any communicable diseases
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current Wisconsin State Licensure as a Registered Nurse. (Minimum of Associate Degree, plus Public or Community Health Nursing Course, as outlined by DPI.) Current CPR certification.
Candidate Requirements
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Associate
- Registered Nurse
- School Nurse
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications