School Nurse - RN

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse assists in coordinating the health services to students and employees. The RN provides assistance and care of sick and injured students, maintains health and medical documentation for the school, and performs medical procedures, as necessary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works effectively, collaboratively and positively with employees, students, parents, medical personnel and the general public in a school medical setting with limited direct supervision.

a. Assists and maintains an optimal level of "health" through established District/medical policies and practices for all students.

b. Performs nursing tasks consistent with educational preparation commensurate with licensure.

c. Assess and provide emergency care of student illness or injury and in procedures of emergency care.

d. Implements first aid measures as needed.

e. Adapts nursing process to fit the health needs of each school community.

f. Orients staff to the requirements of medically involved students. Trains staff as needed on administration of prescription medications and supplies.

g. Provides staff with support and guidance on blood borne pathogen protocols.

h. Dispenses medications according to school district policy and procedures.

i. Communicates with staff, parents, and outside medical professionals, verbally and in writing, on student medical issues.

j. Develops individual health plans for students as necessary and ensures that student health plans are carried out as written.

2. Maintains areas of health office including proper documentation processes.

a. Documents each student seen in the health office including their chief complaint, treatment, and outcome for each student in districts electronic software system.

b. Evaluates health information reported by parents and students and ensures that staff has the information necessary to maintain student health while students are under their supervision.

c. Prepares and maintains a cumulative health record for each student in a confidential and ethical manner.

d. Maintains records for compliance with state statutes on immunizations, ensure parents are well informed of immunization requirements and work with families to ensure that all immunization requirements are met.

e. Records all student accident reports and post-accident reports and files with administration.

f. Documents results of screening and designated health information.

g. Maintains supplies and orders/notifies Coordinator of Health Services of needed supplies.

h. Follows district policy regarding infection control measures.

i. Maintains a clean and orderly nursing office.

3. Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Wisconsin State Licensure as a Registered Nurse through the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Current CPR certification / AED and first aid.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience working with school age children, staff, parents/guardians and physicians.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Capable on a continuous basis of standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, twisting; repetitive movement of both hands and feet; seeing with both near and far visual acuity and to hear.

2. Capable on a frequent basis of walking and moving, climbing stairs, lifting from floor to waist (up to #50), waist to shoulders (up to #25).

3. Capable on an occasional basis of pushing; pulling; lifting from shoulders to overhead (up to #10).

REPORTS TO:

Coordinator of Health Services and the Building Principal for matters of school building administration.