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Job description
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 #
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
Worksite address
richmond, KY, 40476, US
Who can apply
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