What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Royer Greaves School for Blind?
JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN or RN
DEPARTMENT: Educational
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the comprehensive school health program by assessing, planning/coordinating, implementing, and evaluating school health services in order to achieve following goals: maximize in-class time by reducing health-related absenteeism, eliminate or minimize health problems which impair learning, and achieve the highest possible degree of independent student functioning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL:
Assure proper health coverage of all students’ needs
Provides healthcare to student with acute or chronic health problems
Administers non-proprietary medication to students as prescribed by their physician
Administers proprietary medication to students as prescribed by their physicianSupport all SNs with clinical oversight and being available to respond to questions and concerns daily.
Assist with the development of nursing care plans and educate on new equipment and procedures as needed.
Responsible for assisting and supporting mandated school health screenings including vision, hearing, BMI, postural assessment, and other health related activities.
Monitor compliance with such screenings and completion of reports/surveys as requested of the PA Department of Public Health.
Ensure all supplies/equipment are available within the school nursing office as required to maintain student health and potential emergencies.
Provide orientation to school wide and agency nurses regarding school policy and procedures
Offer health-related advice and referrals as indicated to all students, parents, and staff members within the scope of school nurse practice.
Responsible for assisting the SNC with continuous quality improvement initiatives, policy and procedure development and compliance, in-service development and implementation, supporting grant funded projects, data collection and other school health related projects.
Responsible for collaborating and consulting with appropriate departments, agencies, and other resources both within and outside the RG as deemed appropriate to ensure optimal student health, individual academic achievement, and evidence-based practice in all areas of school health
Responsible for providing nursing coverage as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Pennsylvania License Practical Nurse or RN license.
Pennsylvania State Police background check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Indentogo (FBI) fingerprint scan and report
Recognizing and reporting child abuse
Current Driver’s License
COMPETENCIES:
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision making, and process improvement; Makes self-available to staff.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Microsoft Office.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Occasionally required to taste or smell
Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
Occasional exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Feeding pumps, G-tubes, nebulizers, vehicles, hoyer lift, wheelchair, car seat, standard medical equipment.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DEPARTMENT: Educational
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the comprehensive school health program by assessing, planning/coordinating, implementing, and evaluating school health services in order to achieve following goals: maximize in-class time by reducing health-related absenteeism, eliminate or minimize health problems which impair learning, and achieve the highest possible degree of independent student functioning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL:
Assure proper health coverage of all students’ needs
Provides healthcare to student with acute or chronic health problems
Administers non-proprietary medication to students as prescribed by their physician
Administers proprietary medication to students as prescribed by their physicianSupport all SNs with clinical oversight and being available to respond to questions and concerns daily.
Assist with the development of nursing care plans and educate on new equipment and procedures as needed.
Responsible for assisting and supporting mandated school health screenings including vision, hearing, BMI, postural assessment, and other health related activities.
Monitor compliance with such screenings and completion of reports/surveys as requested of the PA Department of Public Health.
Ensure all supplies/equipment are available within the school nursing office as required to maintain student health and potential emergencies.
Provide orientation to school wide and agency nurses regarding school policy and procedures
Offer health-related advice and referrals as indicated to all students, parents, and staff members within the scope of school nurse practice.
Responsible for assisting the SNC with continuous quality improvement initiatives, policy and procedure development and compliance, in-service development and implementation, supporting grant funded projects, data collection and other school health related projects.
Responsible for collaborating and consulting with appropriate departments, agencies, and other resources both within and outside the RG as deemed appropriate to ensure optimal student health, individual academic achievement, and evidence-based practice in all areas of school health
Responsible for providing nursing coverage as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Pennsylvania License Practical Nurse or RN license.
Pennsylvania State Police background check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Indentogo (FBI) fingerprint scan and report
Recognizing and reporting child abuse
Current Driver’s License
COMPETENCIES:
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision making, and process improvement; Makes self-available to staff.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Microsoft Office.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Occasionally required to taste or smell
Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
Occasional exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Feeding pumps, G-tubes, nebulizers, vehicles, hoyer lift, wheelchair, car seat, standard medical equipment.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $45,000
