School Nurse

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POSITION MANAGEMENT GUIDE

Title: School Nurse Division Approval: 11/2/2022 Department: Special Education HR Approval: 11/2/2022 Reports to: Learning Center Site Administrator/Principal Board Approval: 8/2/1994; 5/14/2019 1/3/2023 Salary Schedule: LIUEA Revision Date: 11/29/2022

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

To coordinate the Intermediate Unit's comprehensive school health program , including the delivery of services to students and staff members for the purpose of enhancing health and wellness in the school community. Duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice and district and stat e board of education policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid State License to practice as Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's in Science Degree
• Certification as School Nurse in Pennsylvania
• Two years' experience in public health nursing or equivalent
• P roficiency with a variety of technology tools including Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Ability to be highly organized and maintain student medical records
• Must possess good communication skills and be highly confidential at all times
• Must work as a team player and be flexible to work on multiple tasks
• Must be able to learn new skills and deal with constant change

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordination:

• Administers a comprehensive school nurse program.

• Collects and analyzes school health information; makes recommendations based upon statistical data.

• Establishes an accident/injury prevention program to facilitate school safety.

• Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, implementing the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan and other interventions as indicated.

• Maintains accurate school health records in accordance with Pennsylvania School Code, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities.

• Establishes and manages health screening programs according to state mandates and guidelines.

• Participates in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health practices.

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• Oversees the health and immunization compliance of students.
• Acts as a member of the organization's Safety Committee.

Teaching:

• Provides in-service programs on health topics such as blood borne pathogens.
• Offers health information and recommendations for students, parents, and staff.

Clinical Practice:

• Provides and/or delegates direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff. This includes nursing assessment, identification of health problems, referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommendation of necessary educational modifications, follow -up and evaluation, and maintenance of appropriate documentation.

• Develops a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school.

• Supervises and/or provides screening and follow-up for deficits in growth and development, hearing, vision, and other physical deficits.

• Participates as a member of the medical crisis team and provides medical crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent of sudden illness or injury.

• Implements policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases according to Pennsylvania state guidelines.

• Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.

Health Office Management:

• Maintains a user-friendly and organized health services facility conducive to confidential communications and services.

• Compiles data, completes, and submits required reports.

• Orders and maintains health supplies and equipment for building use.

• Manages and makes recommendations for the Health Services annual budget.

• Maintains a working knowledge of health management system used in organization.

Communication:

• Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action in meeting the health and safety needs of students.

• Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies, and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues, in compliance with state mandates and federal regulations.

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Student Services:

• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education programs, as requested. Writes the health component of the nursing plan, as needed.

• Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit.

• Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who require special nursing interv entions during the course of the school day, to include communication with the contracted school physician.

Professional Development:

• Participates as a member of her/his professional school nursing and educational organizations.

• Utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields.

• Participates as a member of the faculty in building, district and association activities.

• Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness. DIVISION/ORGANIZATION

• Keeps current with related technology and developments that impact the division and the organization.

• Makes decisions consistent with the LIU mission and core values, establishes and maintains effective communication and positive relationships within the LIU, and fosters professional development of LIU staff.

• Contributes to the effective team management of all issues and opportunities within the LIU by modeling the qualities of an LIU Team member (being versatile, ethical, transparent, team-oriented, innovative, transformative and collaborative; valuing each team member; and understanding the importance of customer service.)

• Understands organizational development and change principles and applies these principles to promote improvement within the Division.

• Performs other functions as assigned by the Division Director.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position works independently with all employees within the LIU and individuals and organizations outside the LIU.

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ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

By checking any of the below boxes, the LIU is indicating its reasonable belief that the identified physical/mental/environmental requirements are job-related for this position and consistent with business necessity for the performance of the essential job functions. Notwithstanding, the LIU may not rely solely on these qualifications. Instead, the LIU must consider whether reasonable accommodations are available that will enable an otherwise qualified individual to perform the essential job functions.

1. Following Directions Full Understanding of Both Written and Verbal Instructions Required Understanding of Verbal Instructions Only Required Understanding of Written Instructions Only Required

2. Communication - English Excellent Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Basic Verbal Communication Skills Necessary Limited or No Verbal Communication Skills Necessary

3. Functional Reading - English Fluent Reading Recognition of Signs/Symbols Simple Reading No Reading Skills Required

4. Hearing Ability to Hear Required Limited Hearing Hearing Not Required

5. Seeing 20/20 Vision with Corrective Eyewear Limited Vision Vision Not Required

6. Functional Math Complex Computational Skills (Accounting and Financial Skills) Simple Computational Skills (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Percentages) Simple Counting Skills No Mathematical Skills Needed

7. Time Must Tell Time to the Minute Must Recognize Specific Times (Arrival, Departure, Breaks, Lunch)

8. Orientation (Familiarity with Surroundings) Several Blocks From Building Building Only Work Area Room Only

9. Mobility Skills Mobility Within the Building Mobility Within a Four-Block Radius Driving Required

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10. Sitting 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%

11. Standing 75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% Less than 25%

12. Bending Knees and Waist Waist Only Knees Only No Bending Required

13. Lifting Greater than 30 lbs. 10 - 30 lbs. Less than 10 lbs. No Lifting Required

14. Reaching Greater than 6 Feet 2 - 6 Feet Less than 2 Feet Reaching Required

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet operational and organizational needs as necessary.

Adopted by LIU Board of Directors: May 14, 2019 Revision adopted by LIU Board of Directors: January 3, 2023