THIS IS AN AS NEEDED POSITION!
WAIVER Announcement: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Bullitt County Public Schools is requesting a waiver to fill this position before the standard 15-day posting period to ensure we are fully staffed for the upcoming school year.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; delegate and monitor of health care services; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide as needed.
- Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
- Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
- 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.
- Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician''s instructions within District guidelines.
- Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
- Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required; provide delegation of health services.
- 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.
- Provide direct student care as needed.
- Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
- Assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
- Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
- Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
- Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Communicable diseases.
Ability to:
- Administer first aid according to established procedures.
- Conduct variety of health screenings.
- Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
- Make referrals and perform follow-up.
- Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
- Understand and follow written prescriptions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- Complete work with many interruptions.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Train others.
- Follow district policy and procedures.
- Must have any combination equivalent to: graduation as Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.
- Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure in good standing.
Step 0: 2 yr degree nurse $31.61 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $33.55 per hour
We would love for you to join Bullitt County Public Schools and be a part in helping us in Moving Forward!