School Nurse

Schedule: 9 months/7 hours per day

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the School Nurse assesses the health needs of special education students, students on 504 plans, and students with health plans, develops emergency care plans and individual health plans, and provides appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and injured students. The school nurse serves as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators, identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment, and delegates appropriate nursing interventions to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide medical consultation to relevant staff.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings as requested by school personnel.
• Develop and administer specialized health care procedures as authorized.
• Conduct mandated screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, asthma, anaphylaxis assessment, back/scoliosis screenings) to refer medical conditions and provide appropriate care.
• Conduct communicable disease monitoring for students for identification as needed and monitor communicable disease outbreaks.
• Review immunization records and collaborate with staff on noncompliant students.
• Review identified health record concerns and maintain necessary alerts in the student information system. Collaborate with administrative staff to obtain care plan/action plan paperwork.
• Develop Individual Health Plans for students with health concerns at the primary level.
• Provide training to staff responsible for treating minor injuries or providing basic first aid.
• Provide training to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAPs), and supervise and monitor their work.
• In cases of emergency, conduct assessment for serious injuries and provide emergency interventions as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the Minot Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training & Experience Guidelines

Bachelor''s degree in nursing or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge of:

• District policies and procedures.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local ordinances, statutes, rules, and codes.
• Personal computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.

Skill in:

• Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Prioritizing and completing tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Supervising and training.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess current registered nurse licensure in the state of North Dakota, and hold a valid North Dakota Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

This position is subject to veteran''s preference.