School Nurse- 25 / 26 SY

This is a full-time position with benefits.

RN Salary Placement range : $52,751.00 to $66,432.00, depending on level of education and experience.

Summary :

The School Nurse is employed to give leadership and guidance in the development and maintenance of a total School Health Program. The School Nurse functions as the manager of health care services within the School Health Program. The School Nurse is the deliverer of health services; an advocate for the rights of children; counselor for health concerns of children, families, and staff; and educator for school / community health concerns. She / he provides health services as needed for students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Additional duties may be assigned

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Health Appraisal - Assesses and evaluates the health and developmental status of the students in order to make a nursing diagnosis and establish priority for action.
• Screenings- Assess vision of all students PS-6 and 7-8 as needed, hearing according to State mandates, Scoliosis, Height and Weight
• Health Counseling - Assists pupils and their families to achieve a greater degree of self-sufficiency in handling their health problems, assist to find community resources, make appointments, and obtain transportation.

Special Education Programs - Assists when needed in the planning of educational services appropriate for the student and serves as a member of the teams forming Individual Education Plans and 504 plans.

Supervision Received :

The School Nurse shall be responsible to the Building Administrator, the Health and Wellness Coordinator, and the Director of Student Services.

Qualifications Requirements :

Education and / or Experience :

Language Skills :

Mathematical Skills :

Reasoning Ability :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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