School Nurse - (LPN or RN)

School Nurse - LPN or RN

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports To : School Principal and the Director of Student Services

Supervises : None

Employment Terms : 10-Month Full-time Position (200 Contracted Days)

Grade : 17

Position Summary

Performs intermediate advanced human support work providing nursing care and physical screening to students, dispensing medication, preparing and maintaining student and clinic records and reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote a healthy school environment and support student success. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the School Principal and the Director of Student Services.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care and physical screening to students; maintains and operates a school clinic; prepares and maintains student and clinic records and reports.
• Performs health care services for students and staff in the school system.
• Performs nursing assessment of each student sent to school health clinic; maintains records of treatment and performs follow-up tasks.
• Makes observations and assesses condition; implements health care plan for each student examined; assesses staff for workers compensation injuries.
• Counsels students, parents, guardians and / or school personnel about problems observed or immediate health concerns; notifies appropriate authorities and documents suspected child abuse; notifies staff of food allergies.
• Administers daily, emergency and as needed medications and first aid; requests and maintains medication authorization forms.
• Screens and tests students for hearing and vision problems, height, weight, blood pressure and scoliosis according to state mandates; enters immunizations and health screenings into SIF computer program.
• Refers students for medical care as needed; contacts physicians in regard to student health issues.
• Observes and screens students for communicable diseases; notifies School Board and Health Department as needed.
• Performs specialized procedures such as catheterization, physical therapy, and diabetic monitoring; performs Medicaid time studies.
• Provides instruction to staff on OSHA, Epi-pen, CPR, medication, etc.; instructs students and staff on nutrition, dental health, first aid, disease prevention, substance abuse and related health concerns; coordinates and teaches Family Life classes; provides health education materials and information.
• Attends IEP and child study meetings as needed.
• Assists physician with sports physicals for students.
• Ensures compliance with required immunizations and school physicals; reviews health history and vaccine records.
• Assists with division-wide health initiatives such as vaccination clinics, communicable disease prevention, and wellness campaigns. Coordinates special health care events.
• Maintains clinic cleanliness; ensures that adequate and proper supplies are available; maintains inventory of supplies.
• Serves on the School Health Advisory Board and as a member of the School's Disaster / Crisis Management Team. Participates in emergency response planning, drills, and implementation of health-related components of crisis management plans.
• Ensures compliance with confidentiality standards and legal requirements under FERPA, HIPAA, and state laws when managing student health information.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with the goals and objectives of the school health program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Special Requirements

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Dinwiddie County School Board's policy manual.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dinwiddie County Public Schools does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

We will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our guidelines and practices, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will also be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex / sexual orientation, gender / gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Law. Dinwiddie County Public Schools is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.