What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD?
School Nurse
Position Summary:
The School Nurse provides assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students to minimize absences due to illness, maximize educational opportunities, and create a healthy school climate.
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
To provide comprehensive healthcare services to students, ensuring access and continuity of care.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, parents, school district staff, and community agencies to ensure student care.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive school health program.
- Collect information about student health development status for compliance with state regulations and Board policies.
- Conduct immunization programs, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.
- Perform nursing assessments for ill or injured students and provide first aid, nursing care, intervention, and referrals as needed.
- Evaluate provided nursing care and modify plans as necessary.
- Implement Board policies regarding exclusion and readmission of students with infectious diseases.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation according to state and federal law and Board policies.
- Develop individual health care plans for students with specific goals, nursing diagnoses, and interventions.
Additional Duties:
- Provide guidance, counseling, and health education to students, parents, and employees as needed.
- Report to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others regarding student health needs.
- Provide instruction on Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, emergency plans, and care for students with disabilities.
- Contribute to nursing and school health through innovations in theory, practice, and research.
- Notify relevant parties of student injuries/illnesses according to Board policy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science area with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention, and health education.
- Master's degree in a related field preferred.
- Registered professional nurse (R.N.) license and current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
