Health Clinic Nurse

Granville Exempted Village School District is proud to be one of Ohio's best public school districts. We serve a population of approximately 2600 students in grades K - 12. Our students learn through a diverse selection of academic, athletic and service-based opportunities led by highly-skilled faculty and staff. Graduates of Granville Schools are well-prepared and empowered to be collaborative, adaptable, and responsible members of their communities and are equipped with the critical thinking and resiliency skills necessary for success in our ever-changing world. We are inspired by exceptional family and community support, and we are always Learning for Life!

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Health Clinic Nurse. Successful candidates will model the District's mission, vision and values. Preferred candidates will have experience as an educational aide in a school district.

Please complete our online application process to be considered for this position.

GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: CLINIC NURSE File 507

Reports to: DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Job Objective:

Administers a comprehensive health service program that helps students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program. Note: The diagnosis/treatment of individuals beyond the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid is prohibited. Guardians are encouraged to take students with health concerns to a licensed medical provider for services.

Minimum

Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Meets all mandated health requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
• Extensive knowledge of normal growth and development. Ability to access pharmacology information and community health resources appropriate to the needs of students.
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques.

Essential

Functions:

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Participates and carries out the effective planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of program services.
• Helps ensure that district policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Encourages community partnerships that enhance district programs.
• Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.
• Consults with school district nurse and building staff to identify ongoing/emerging health service needs of students.
• Helps identify safety and health hazards. Provides feedback on policy and administrative procedure revisions based upon professional guidelines and standards.
• Prepares the clinic/treatment area. Requisitions supplies to school district nurse. Sets up equipment. Implements procedures with school district nurse to ensure that all medicines are stored safely.
• Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
• Provides assistance to sick and injured students. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries. Ensures the accuracy of records. Notifies school district nurse if squad is called.
• Reviews medical emergency authorization forms. Ensures that permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when required.
• Implements all required state minimum student health screening activities are completed as directed by school district nurse.
• Ensures that the immunization status of all students complies with state law and reports to school district nurse.
• Consults on students exclusion or readmission recommendations to building administrative staff and school district nurse.
• Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.
• Assesses student health conditions and develops health care plans. Coordinates in conjunction with school district nurse in-service training for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
• Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Collaborates with school district nurse and other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Supports grade-level curriculum implementation activities as directed by school district nurse. Makes health/wellness presentations when requested.
• Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance. Helps parents/students understand academic and behavioral objectives.
• Consults with staff and families to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.). Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.).
• Serves as a resource for drug prevention awareness and intervention activities.
• Helps intervention assistance team (IAT) members prepare plans for eligible students as requested. Works with staff to help ensure that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
• Maintains accurate records and submits required data on time to school district nurse.
• Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property.
• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Monitors situations that may indicate a problem. Provides appropriate student supervision. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities as directed.
• Encourages parent organizations and supports school-sponsored activities.
• Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Provides prompt notification of absences.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities

Required:

The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance

of assigned duties.

• Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Acknowledges personal responsibility for decisions and conduct
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively. Meets deadlines despite time constraints.
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Working

Conditions:

To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.

• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.

Performance

Evaluation:

Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education.

The Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.