School Nurse at Role Model School

Job Description

• The goal of the School Nurse is to treat student injuries or illnesses and advise pupils, their parents or guardians, and staff on health issues. Apart from injuries and sudden ailments, school nurses may also support pupils with illness by administering medication to them. They also advocate for the physical, emotional, mental, and social health of pupils/staff.
• The School Nurse is responsible for identifying both actual and potential health problems and providing case management services. He/she shall provide expertise and oversight of school health services and to promote health education.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to pupils and staff
• Perform health screenings
• Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment
• Developing plans for pupil’s care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care
• Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors.
• Providing health-related education to pupils and staff in both individual and group settings
• Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
• Overseeing infection control measures
• Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school
• Overseeing medication administration and health care procedures.
• Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures
• Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
• Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team
• Assisting families with locating outside care.
• undertake other duties as directed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and RN license
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in a good school.

Job Competence:

• Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to multitask
• Basic Knowledge of Computer