School Nurse

Job Title: School Nurse 

Supervisor: Head Nurse 

FLSA: Salary Exempt 

Terms of Employment: Ten Months/190 Days; salary and work year to be established by the Board. 

Job Summary:  

Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students and emergency assistance to faculty according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Maintains student health?records; performs limited health counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a certified nursing program. 
• Must possess appropriate South Carolina certification as Registered Nurse
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Prior experience with children.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 

Essential Duties:

• Conducts school health service, including physical examinations, immunizations, and tests for hearing and vision. 
• Assumes responsibility for the selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care. 
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters. 
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students. 
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs. 
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness. 
• Visits student homes when necessary.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program. 
• Contacts homes of children referred by principals. 
• Advises on modification of the educational program to meet the health needs of individual students. 
• Prepares and submits reports as required. 
• Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases. 
• Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects. 
• Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools. 
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum. 
• Participates in in-service training programs. 
• Conducts all screenings required by law, for example, scoliosis. 
• Assists with physical examinations for student-athletes. 
• Prepares and administers school district exposure control plan for Bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Requirements/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors: 

 
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, telephone, vehicle, health assessment equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; work involves walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to thirty-five pounds and to apply physical restraint when necessary. 

Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting 

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension 

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students  

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

Evaluation:  
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. 

Non-Discriminatory Statement:

York School District One is an equal-opportunity employer. York School District One does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, handicap, sex, age, alienage, or national origin as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Disclaimer Statement:

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.