Certified School Nurse

POSITION TITLE: Certified School Nurse- Hereford Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time Professional employee for 190 school days (member of Collective Bargaining Unit)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid PDE School Nurse Certification and active Registered Nurse License

Experience as a Certified School Nurse is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

Must have good organizational skills, maintain confidentiality and be flexible.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Act as case manager in writing and implimenting Individualized Health Plans (IHPs).

Provide oversight of Staff Nurses at the Elementary level.

Dispense and monitor medications administered during the school day.

Provide appropriate, necessary health care to allow students the least restrictive learning environment possible.

Provide emergency first aid to students and staff.

Conduct mandated health screenings, health testing, and examinations; recommend appropriate action as needed. Issue reports and correspondence as mandated.

Facilitate operation of health room including ordering supplies, compilation and maintenance of accurate health records maintaining, preparing and submitting reports

Attend District training sessions, field trips, as needed/required.

Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Assistant Superintendent

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS:

PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)

Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)

FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)

School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)

PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)

Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

EEO/M/F/V/D