K. Winn ~ School Nurse

Class Code: 7263 Updated: 5/04/2015 Approved: 05/21/2015 CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Job Description for School Health Nurse QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a LPN Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. One year of related nursing experience preferred. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. REPORTS TO: District Health Coordinator/Building Administrator PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate services with the Family Ties Resource Center and Youth Service Center.
2. Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational- related medical problems, provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed.
3. Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
4. Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
5. Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed, prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or district personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
6. Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within district guidelines.
7. Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids, and clothing needs.
8. Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.
9. Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers, and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
10. Make home visits as required; authorize readmission to school if necessary.
11. Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
12. Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in school.
13. Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
14. Maybe asked to assist in other location I the district as needed.
15. Perform other duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Carroll County Board of Education EVALUAT ION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Carroll County Board of Education policy.