School Nurse
4 weeks ago
School Nurse
Newton USD 373 • www.usd373.org
Qualifications:
Holds a current license to practice professional nursing in Kansas
Holds the minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing
Has had at least three years of nursing experience in a controlled, supervised nursing environment.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate or acceptable.
Reports to: Building Principal, School Nurse Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Immunizations:
a. Assists in enforcing the Kansas Immunization Law through regular surveillance of the immunization status of all assigned students and enforces exclusion of those not in compliance.
b. Complies with auditing immunization records as requested by KDHE.
Health appraisal:
a. Notifies parent(s) when a physical examination is required or recommended for their childs school attendance
b. Develop and maintain health history on students with complex health issues.
c. Develop IHP and/or Action Plans as appropriate.
d. Documents any pertinent health concerns in the students health record (i.e. Infinite Campus)
e. Notifies teachers and other appropriate staff of student health concerns which may have an effect on the learning process or require possible intervention.
f. Participate in building team and IEP meetings as needed.
Screening: dental, vision, hearing, height, and weight
a. Facilitates dental screening provided by outside agencies
b. Conducts vision screening of each student in the Infant Toddler program, Pre-K and grades K-1-3-5-7-9-11, all students new to the district, and any other student referred by the teacher or parents.
c. Conducts hearing screening with the pure tone audiometer of each students in Pre-K and grades K-1-2-5-8-11, all students new to the district, and all others referred by the teacher or parents.
d. Weighs and measures height of students annually (or ensures that these are assessed in physical education classes).
Infection control:
a. Determines the needs for exclusion of any student with symptoms of a communicable disease.
b. Notifies parents of students who have been exposed to a communicable disease, as needed.
Illness and first aid:
a. Administers emergency first aid to students or school personnel in accordance with established first aid procedures.
b. Carefully assesses students symptoms of illness and determines need for the student to be excused from attendance
c. Notifies parents/guardians before any child is sent home due to illness or injury
d. Administers and/or delegates medication administration in accordance with medication guidelines.
e. Maintains CPR/FA certification and assists with teaching CPR/FA as needed.
Safety:
a. Assesses the school environment for safety hazards and sanitary conditions and assists in the development and implementation of plans to alleviate identified problems.
b. Serves as a resource for crisis management
c. Maintains emergency medical supplies
Health education/promotion:
a. Serves as a resource person in the area of health education.
b. Educates students, staff, families and community groups regarding health issues
c. Actively encourages a healthy lifestyle for students and staff
Counseling/advocate:
a. Counsels students and parents concerning health issues
b. Advocates for students regarding health issues
Documentation:
a. Maintains and updates each students health record (i.e. Infinite Campus)
b. Completes record for Medicaid and KSDE as directed by Special Education guidelines.
c. Completes required information for State health reports (i.e. Immunization audits, and School Nurse Survey) and supplies a copy to the school nurse coordinator.
Miscellaneous:
a. Works cooperatively with other members of the nursing team
b. Train and supervise delegated staff regarding health care and/or medical procedures.
c. Practices good mental and physical health habits that promote personal wellness in order to serve as a role model for students and staff.
d. Develops and maintains a working relationship with health agencies in the community
e. Collaborates with other community agencies regarding the health and welfare of students, parents, and the community.
f. Takes responsibility for professional development by attending continuing education programs and by reading literature related to health and school nursing.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
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