Certified School Nurse

Position: School Nurse

Required Qualifications:

Current Oklahoma State License to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Education and Nursing Registration, and Current Oklahoma Teacher Certificate.

Preferred - Three (3) years clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Primary Purpose:

To strengthen the educational process of Chickasha School students by assisting them to improve or adapt to their health status.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Comply with School Board Policy.

• Follow requirements as outlined Federal, State, and District professional development.

• Evaluate and assess the physical and psycho-social needs of students and provide recommendations to individuals for appropriate action.

• Provide health counseling for students, staff, and parents as individuals or in groups.

• Serve as a liaison between school and community in all health related areas.

• Provide information and expertise as a resource person in health instruction, referral services, emergency planning, safety, and health related issues.

• Develop procedures and assist in the maintenance of health records of all students, inform necessary staff on student health problems and keep staff apprised of appropriate emergency response procedures.

• Serve as a resource person for a nurse's assistant and coordinate this person’s activities, such as record-keeping and stocking medical supplies.

• Perform emergency plan duties as outlined in the district’s emergency procedures.

• Maintain thorough understanding and knowledge of established safety guidelines, and participate in district safety meetings as needed.

• Attend and participate in meetings and conferences as required by position.

• Demonstrate the ability to read, speak clearly and deliver training/professional development.

• Follow the standards of conduct and performance as adopted by the State Board of Education and the District.

• Assist with Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment.

• Perform vision and hearing screenings as required by District and State reports and assessments.

• Provide information to school personnel to help them protect themselves and the students from transmission of communicable diseases.

• Be on call and able to respond to emergencies to assess the extent of a student's illnesses or injuries and direct the disposition of such causes.

• Monitor communicable disease control by determining which child’s symptoms may be contagious and which children can safely remain in school.

• Supervise secretaries on maintaining current and complete immunization records on all students.

• Interpret medical reports and contact physicians for clarification of the child's medical status when situations arise that affect a student's individual education programs.

• Respect the privacy of confidential matters relative to students, patrons and personnel.

• Use good judgment at all times.

• Serve as a team member on 504 and IEP Team meetings.

• Work with medical providers, site teams and parents to create medical plans such as diabetes, seizures, etc.

• Recognize learning differences, medical needs and makes referrals as appropriate.

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Provide CPR/First Aid training to appropriate staff.

• Provide CPR training to high school seniors.

• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

• Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.

• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.

• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff members.

• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level.

• Attend staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

• Assist in the implementation of District Initiatives including but not limited to the District Strategic Plan.

• Will demonstrate respect and dignity in the workplace.

Other Job Functions:

• To complete other tasks that may be necessary to achieve an efficient operation of the district.

• Attend approved professional development activities that may improve professional competence or enhance the job purpose.

Skills, Knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to be the liaison between physicians and the district.

• Exhibit leadership skills.

• Knowledge in management.

• Computer literacy.

• Ability to keep records and submit data for District and State reports.

• Effective communication both orally and written.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to relate courteously with children and adults.

• Work independently.

• Willing to travel between sites.

• Plan, schedule and organize work.

• Maintain a positive work environment.

• Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies.

• Ensure the quality of work as measured against established standards.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Proficient in multitasking.

• Ability to work effectively with community organizations.

• Able to react to change productively.

Physical requirements:

• Good health and high energy level.

• Ability to lift objects weighing 20 lbs or more.

• Extensive kneeling, crawling and bending.

• Ability to tolerate a stressful environment.

• Ability to lift objects above shoulder level.

• Extensive pushing/pulling and twisting.

Coordinates With: Site Staff and Administrators, Parents, Community Stakeholders, District Staff, Coordinators, and District Administrators

Reports To: Site Administrators and Executive Director of Personnel and Student Services