Registered Nurse

JOB GOAL: To assist the certified school nurse in the efficient operation of the school health program.

REPORTS TO: School Nurse, School Physician, Principal and Superintendent or his designee.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in maintaining the health office under the direction of a certified school nurse.
• Review health records for state immunizations.
• Render first aid for injuries and illnesses.
• Weigh and measure students in school.
• Send notices to parents regarding medical examinations.
• Dispense medication according to Board Policy under the direction of the certified school nurse as approved by the school physician.
• Assist in the maintenance of medical records and the performance of clerical tasks. The RN will not have access to employee medical records unless requested by an employee.
• Provide for the transportation of ill or injured persons to home or hospital when authorized by the principal.
• Assist the certified nurse in: Auditory screening: vision screening, strep screening. physical examinations
• Prepares health and safety reports as required by law and/or requested by the certified school nurse or principal.
• Reports any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services and building principal.
• Performs such other appropriate duties as required under law or as may be assigned by the certified school nurse, principal or superintendent.