School Health Nurse

3 weeks ago

Bridgeport CT United States Bridgeport Public Schools Full time

BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604

SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE

SALARY RANGE: $62,224 - $68,531

SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT TO BE DETERMINED

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

The assignment of the School Nurse is for the purpose/s of maintaining a health services program for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance and improvement of the health of students. Gives professional nursing care to students and performs related nursing services such as:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Administers basic health care and first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
* Assesses and evaluates the health and development status of pupils for the purpose of identifying physical disorders and other factors affecting the learning process, communicating with the primary care provider, and contributing significant information in order to modify the pupil's individualized education/health plan.
* Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
* Performs student health screenings (vision, scoliosis, immunization review) with appropriate referrals and follow-up; health problems or special needs, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with government mandated requirements.
* Monitors student immunization compliance by reviewing immunization records of every student, and takes corrective actions to comply with state mandated immunization compliance policies and provides information required for intra-district transfer of records as required.
* Monitors all student medications administered at the school level as prescribed by a physician for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state law.
* Maintains a daily log of medication administered.
* Responds to medical emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
* Other duties as assigned and consistent with the Public School Nurse job description.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Active State of Connecticut registered nurse license.
* Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and interventions.
* Demonstrated knowledge of child development, age related health risk factors, chronic and acute health conditions.
* Emergency first aid skills and current CPR/AED certification.
* Well defined oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to provide consistent attendance and punctuality.
* Ability to travel between and among schools during the work day.
* Computer proficiency and the ability to submit reports as required.

Posting Closes: Open Until Filled

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools web site "Human Resources/Jobs" or access the web site address: http://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."

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