School Nurse (RN)- Districtwide

Position is for 7 hours per day and 190 days per school year; days will be prorated for the remainderof the school year.

CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

REPORTS TO: District Nurse or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED: January 14, 2016- Order #2016-1720

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform specialized work including various nursing procedures within scope of practice relating to students in a school setting and public health population-centered activities. Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Nursing Assessment of health problems with referral to Local Health Care Provider as needed

Case management of students with Chronic Health Care Needs and those needing Emergency

Action Plans, which may include treatment and coverage of diabetics, seizures, asthma and severe allergic reactions, etc.

KDE-Special Education mandated screenings

Immunization Consultation for Compliance

Medication delegation and training, which includes log review, follow-up and oversight

Health Condition Inventory with documentation in Infinite Campus and condition flags placed and updated for students with health conditions

Vision screenings for IEP/ARCs, as time permits

Communicable Disease Surveillance

Provides patient education/teaching on a variety of preventive health topics.

Responsible for electronic medical documentation in Infinite Campus following program standards.

Assures patient or legal guardian consent for treatment and release of information signatures when indicated, following program standards

Maintain regular attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.

Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Record-keeping techniques.

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

Administer first aid according to established procedures.

Conduct variety of health screenings.

Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

Make referrals and perform follow-up.

Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.

Understand and follow written prescriptions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

Complete work with many interruptions.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Observe health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)

One year pediatric clinical work experience preferred.

Preference may be given to nurses who have worked as a school nurse in the state of Kentucky and have completed the Kentucky Department of Public Health PEDIATRIC WELL CHILD TRAINING.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (ALL)

Valid Kentucky RN License

Valid CPR Certification

Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License