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Position Posting : School Nurse
Qualifications :
- Registered Nurse Licensure
- Hold or ability to obtain a Nebraska Department of Education Special Services Certificate
Compensation : Per Nursing Salary Schedule
Employment : Available starting the 2025 / 2026 year - start late July / Early August - Calendar TBA
Reports To : Associate Superintendent and Building Principal
Applications Will Be Accepted Through : Open Until Filled
Fremont Public Schools is a progressive Class A district just 25 minutes northwest of Omaha & 45 minutes north of Lincoln. We offer a competitive salary & benefit package & a convenient no nights / no weekends schedule.
Application Procedure : Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. Visit fremonttigers.org, click on Employment, Current Openings, and follow application instructions.
All positions are subject to veterans preference. EOE
FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and / or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
DEPARTMENT : Student Services
JOB TITLE : School Nurse
REQUIREMENTS : Education Level :
Bachelor's Degree preferred - but not requiredCertification / Licensure :
Registered Nurse CertificationNebraska Nurse's LicenseExperience Desired :
Satisfactory nursing experienceOther Requirements :
Ability to identify, assess and interpret the student's health needsKnowledge of current medical practices and legal implicationsKnowledge of resources available to strengthen the child's school experiencesAbility to counsel with child, parent, teacher and medical professionalsAbility to establish and maintain good relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and community representatives with whom he / she makes contactAbility to adapt her professional knowledge and skills within school district policies to the educational setting in a responsible mannerPossess the courage and initiative to develop and strengthen positive health attitudes, physically, mentally and emotionallyPossess respect for and honors confidentiality of informationREPORTS TO : Building Administration / Associate Superintendent
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The essential functions of each employee's position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.
Basic :
To directly strengthen the educational process through constructively developing, maintaining and improving the well-being of the total child, physically, mentally and emotionallyFrequent :
Assess and evaluate health and developmental status of pupil in order to make a nursing diagnosis and to establish priority for action to attain the highest degree of positive health possibleInterpret results of medical findings concerning the student for parents, school personnel and the pupilCounsel student, parents and school personnel and plan action for eliminating, minimizing or accepting health problems that interfere with effective learningServe as resource consultant to the classroom teacherAssist in formulation of policies, standards and objectives for the school health program within policies of the school systemArrange for and execute physical assessment of vision, hearing, dental, height, weight, nutritional status and general health in accordance with state lawMaintain up-to-date individual health records for each student in line with professional ethics and legal limitationsNotify parents in writing, of problems or potential problems observed in their child and encourage them to seek helpFollow-up on treatment of a student's health deviations that need further care, offering resources in the community when neededMake home visitations to establish and exchange information as a means of understanding the child's background, family needs and health problemsUtilize health services as a means of direct and indirect teachingBe constantly watchful for the detection of disease and minimize the spread of communicable diseaseAssist in providing special facilities for the child with special needs and such modifications as may be neededAlert school administrators to health trends and problemsMaintain a current and accurate knowledge of the total school program in order to work effectively with other school personnelBe alert for deviations of normal appearance or behavior utilizing the expertise of the classroom teacher whose close daily observation is an invaluable toolStrive to attain compliance with state immunization lawsMotivate maintenance of high immunity levels to disease through the use of a booster shot program on an individual basisImplement exclusion and readmission policies established for the control of disease with the school systemBe alert for possible safety hazards in the school environment and channel information to the proper school personnel for alleviation of hazardsGive immediate temporary care in cases of sudden illness or injuryNotify parent or guardian as promptly as feasible of sudden illness or injuryArrange for appropriate and safe transportation of an ill or injured pupil while that pupil is under the jurisdiction of the schoolComplete and file accident report in cases of injury to a pupil or school personnel within the jurisdiction of the school systemAssist in or complete necessary insurance forms as designated by administrationObtain medical diagnosis and recommendations with parental permission where relevant to the school situationServe on staffing conference committees in the Special Education areaCooperate with speech and reading clinicians in matters relating to the student's progressGive support to staff members in developing positive mental attitudes and act as a resource in counseling in regard to personal and family health problemsSupervise administration of such necessary prescription medications as may be needed during the school day in accordance with accepted medical practice and in compliance with school regulationsParticipate in inservice activities, promote dental health week, personal hygiene presentations, Kindergarten Round-up, speak to community groups on request, open houses, American Education Week, and attend such ongoing educational courses benefiting the school nurse field as are availablePrepare and submit reports as needed to administration and the State Department of HealthCoordinate purchase and distribution of such medical supplies as neededPromote appropriate conduct of students in the school settingPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
NEVER (0%)
OCCASIONAL (1-32%)
FREQUENT (33-66%)
CONSTANT (67% )
A. Standing
B. Walking
C. Sitting
D. Bending / Stooping
E. Reaching / Pulling / Pushing
F. Climbing
G. Driving
H. Lifting : 50# max
I. Carrying : 111-100 ft
J. Manual Dexterity Tasks
Fingering 33-66%
Grasping 33-66%
Specify (manual dexterity tasks) : Ability to operate computer, manipulate keyboard, A-V equipment, etc.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory) : Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in oral and written communication and skills in human relations
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Inside-Outside-Both : Inside
Climatic Environment : Primary work environment is a heated, non-air-conditioned classroom or building and in some cases, classroom may be air-conditioned.
Hazards : Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture and equipment
