Brush School District Re 2J District Wide School Nurse Job Description Reports To: Superintendent Terms of Employment: 169 Day W
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Brush School District Re 2J District Wide School Nurse Job Description Reports to: Superintendent Terms of employment: 169 day work year, certified salary schedule Position Summary: The purpose of the district school nurse position is to ensure that the health needs during the school day of all students in the Brush school district are addressed. The district nurse will supervise and collaborate with the Thomson licensed practical nurse. The district school nurse will oversee school health services at the district level. Principle Responsibilities: The district school nurse will: 1. Provide nursing care for the health needs of students including emergencies 2. Develop and implement health care plans 3. Participate in the identification process of children with special needs 4. Maintain student health records 5. Direct the immunization program 6. Direct the vision and hearing screening program 7. Manage communicable disease outbreaks 8. Serve as a case manager for at-risk children 9. Serve as a liaison between and resource for teachers, administrators, parents, and community health care providers 10. Conduct health assessments 11. Delegate to, train, and supervise unlicensed assistive personnel 12. Serve as the Child Care Health Consultant for the preschool and Head Start 13. Oversee school health services at the district level 14. Supervise the licensed practical nurse at Thomson POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in school nursing preferred Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado, Current national certification in school nursing Current certification in CPR/AED and first aid Minimum Experience: Three years of experience in school nursing preferably in pediatrics in a hospital or clinical setting At least three years as an RN, preferably in pediatrics in a hospital or clinical setting Experience in outpatient settings with long term planning would beneficial. Knowledge and Demonstrated Skill Requirements: Knowledge of normal and altered human growth and development of children 3-21 years of age. Knowledge of normal and altered anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of common and less common pediatric health problems. Knowledge of current treatments and medications for pediatric health problems. Knowledge of normal and altered family dynamics. Skills in physical assessment, ability to use stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, and glucometer. Skills in basic first aid. Skills in Word, Excel, and the Internet. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate plan of care or intervention. Ability to be self-directed, autonomous, flexible, organized, and to prioritize. Ability to set and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate with children ages 3-21 years of age, parents, teachers, administrators, and health care providers. Ability to handle daily and long-term needs of approximately 1000 students. Ability to supervise Thomson LPN. General Expectations Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate effective presentation skills Adhere to State Statute and District Policy Maintain a high level of confidentiality Understand and appreciate diversity Model respect, professionalism and a positive attitude Maintain focus on cooperation, collaboration and team building Demonstrate flexibility, and tolerance for ambiguity and stress Essential Physical Requirements: Consistent lifting of 5 – 20 pounds occasionally 20 – 50 pounds Repetitive motion, bending, squatting, kneeling, standing, reaching, sitting, walking and stooping Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Possible exposure to body fluids Possible exposure to some noise, dirt/dust Noise level may vary from very quiet to quite loud depending on the activity in the area and time of day. Supervisory Duties: Supervise Thomson LPN Delegate, train, and supervise secretaries, paraprofessionals, preschool teachers, and Head Start staff in the performance of nursing tasks as needed. References: The Role and Responsibilities of the School Nurse, CDE, http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/FastFactsIndex.asp School Nursing in Child Care Settings, CDE, http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/RSS-Nurse.asp#ec The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The above statements are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term. Employee Signature_____________________________________________________________ This is to acknowledge that I have discussed this job description with my supervisor. Supervisor Signature____________________________________________________________ Date__________________________ Board Approval: .