What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Greenfield-Central Cmty School District?
JOB TITLE: School Nurse
REPORTS TO: Director of Health Services
EMPLOYMENT AND FLSA STATUS: Classified/Non-Exempt/Hourly
POSITION PURPOSE:
To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & QUALIFICATIONS:- School Nurse for pre-K through 12th grade (includes Special Education)
- Duties include medication administration, g-tube feedings, catheterizations, diabetic care, tracheotomy care, and other skilled nursing procedures.
- Participation in student case conferences and care plan development also required. Experience with special education students or school nursing is preferred.
- Work hours are 7:30-2:30pm. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Minimum requirement RN license and at least two years of experience as a nurse.
- Other responsibilities assigned by district nurse.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Indiana school health laws.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school health laws.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to develop and implement projects.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days per school year
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluations of School Administrators.
The Greenfield-Central Community School Board of Trustees does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law.
