School Nurse

School Nurse

Reports to:Superintendent or Assigned Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal history check and fingerprinting as required by the school district.
• Certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse by the State of Idaho.
• Idaho Pupil Personnel Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• CPR/BLS current
• Bilingual preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Presents a positive attitude through appearance, personal habits and punctuality.
• Communicates and works cooperatively with other members of the staff and public.
• Plans school health programs in cooperation with medical authority and administrative personnel.
• Evaluates health status of pupils.
• Instructs in subjects such as good health habits and hygiene and establishes health policies to meet emergencies.
• Cooperates in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of children.
• Administer immunizations, fluoride treatment and maintain health records of students.
• Consults and guides office staff to provide first aid, determine the degree of illness, and administer medications.
• Be an advocate for students and staff’s wellbeing when needed
• Counsels students in good health habits.
• Serve as a member of the Child Study Team in the evaluation and placement of exceptional children, when requested, advising on health-related areas.
• Administer first aid in accordance with established procedures.
• Assumes authority in the absence of a physician for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Transport ill students home when parent is unable to pick them up.
• Conducts home visits as necessary and when requested.
• Communicates with personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters.
• Monitor all prescribed medications that are to be given in school and provide proper staff training
• Collects data and information as required by the school district, state, and federal government and submits data and information following timelines required by all entities.
• Maintain up-to-date health records on all students.
• Advises personnel on the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases in coordination with the Local Health Department.
• Annually conducts health screenings at grade levels, collaborating with other agencies.
• Conduct health in-service programs for staff and students.
• Coordinate resources to come to school, for example, flu vaccine clinics for students and staff, dental services, vision and hearing screenings.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional growth programs.
• Coordinate CPR training for staff members.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters following HIPPA and FERPA guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Timeliness

• Turns in time sheets to the superintendent each month.
• Returns requested information by the date and time specified.
• Attend all meetings as required, arrive promptly, and remain throughout the meeting.
• Arrives on time and works scheduled hours.
• Completes tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Notify the principal in the event of illness or other reasons for absence.

Physical Requirements: In a 6-hour day, employee may: stand/walk 24 hours, sit 13 hours, drive 12 hours. Employee may use hands for repetitive single grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. Employee may need to bend, twist, squat, climb, and reach above shoulders frequently. Employee may need to lift approximately 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds.

Employment Period: May be employed for up to 190 days per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,230.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilder, ID 83676 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,230