What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse at Breathitt High School position at Breathitt County Schools?
Position Type :
Student Support Services / SCHOOL NURSE
Date Posted : 2 / 3 / 2025
Location :
Breathitt High School
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date :
02 / 17 / 2025 Description :
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
Job Summary :
- Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees 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 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.
- Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
- Maintain stock of first aid supplies; 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 AND ABILITIES :
KNOWLEDGE OF :
ABILITY TO :
Qualifications :
Any combination equivalent to : graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.
Valid Kentucky driver's license / Valid Nursing License .
Working Conditions :
Application Procedure :
Apply Online
Selection Procedure :
Principal and SBDM
This school requires a criminal history background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment for this type of position.
State Law authorizes this school to require a criminal history background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment for this type of position.