What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time (4 hours) Nurse position at Central Office?
St. David Unified School District
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Nurse
SUMMARY
Oversees the provisions of health services and the maintenance of health records at all schools in the district.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops procedures and operational guidelines for school health offices.
Provides training to health aides.
Prepare articles for district/school newsletters.
Provide input to district special projects (emergency plans, etc).
Plans and administers programs for testing the hearing and vision of all students.
May advise on the development of health education.
Recommends adjustments of the educational program to meet the health needs of individual students.
May advise on the establishment of all policies relating to the health of school children.
Is a member of the District Wellness Committee
Ensures that cumulative health records on each student are complete and current.
Reviews accident reports and other documents related to health questions.
Administers emergency first aid when appropriate.
Consults with parents on student health problems as they relate to school and other activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may supervise student aides and/or children in office for treatment.
Job Description
Nurse
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QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS - This individual will have the ability to:
Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific journals and legal documents.
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Write articles for publication.
Effectively present information to administration and staff.
Work with mathematical concepts that are applicable to job requirements.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Deal effectively with the public.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and/or CERTIFCATION
Valid Class One Arizona Fingerprint clearance
Registered Nurse with a current Arizona Nursing license.
Experience as a registered nurse in a hospital setting or in a healthcare facility
Desired: Previous experience as a school nurse
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
