Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsibility:
• Responsible for administering primary health care for illnesses, injuries, dental and mental health problems
• Holds regularly scheduled sick-call
• Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness; administers medications and treatments in accordance with authorized physicians Standing Orders
• Makes referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services based upon assessment of the students physical and/or emotional needs
• Provides follow-up care, treatment or relay ·of information by telephone and/or interview on illness, injuries, dental problems, test results, etc. by contacting parents, clinics, physicians, mental health providers, etc.
• Counsels, educates, and trains students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of
• pregnancy, STDs and HIV
• Counsels students about matters relevant to their vocational and academic performance and other related concerns to encourage and motivate them to succeed in the classroom and after graduation
• Performs other duties as assigned
WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have current state license to practice independently in the state services are provided. All licenses, resumes, and insurance that meets the minimum required coverage amounts must be submitted to the CO for approval, prior to providing services at the Center.