School Nurse

4 weeks ago


Russellville, Arkansas, United States Russellville School District Full time
Job Title:
Nurse

Contract Days:
195

EXEMPT ROLE
The School Nurse is directly supervised and evaluated by the District Nurse Coordinator.

Qualifications of Employment:
Active License as a Registered or Practical Nurse in the state of Arkansas (RN or BSN level preferred)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two years of licensed nursing experience.

CERTIFICATES,REGISTRATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING:
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation [CPR]
Automated External Defibrillator [AED]
Current certification as a BLS Instructor
Current certification in Arkansas Vision, Hearing, Body Mass Index and Scoliosis Screenings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide health assessments and related records maintenance:


Provide health assessments and related records maintenance: - Maintain all nurse office records related to student records and plans, and medication administration/disposal records in a timely manner.

Maintain health and developmental history from parent/guardian for each assigned student. - Observe/screen students per current Arkansas Regulations; evaluate findings; initiate referrals or referral recommendations as appropriate.
Assist with physical and/or other health related examinations when conducted in the school.
Maintain office records,supply and equipment inventory, and nurse office professional appearance:

Report supply needs and equipment maintenance and other needs as per district procedures

Maintain a standard office set up to meet current professional standards and regulations, for ease of coverage and location of records in emergencies.

Maintain attention to detail in all aspects of job performance including knowledge of applicable federal,state, and local laws, regulations and policies regarding duties

(including/not limited to:

Arkansas Nurse Practice Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, HIPPAA, AR Mandated Reporter Act, RSD Policy and Nurse Protocols and Procedures, AR Act 1220, and others as applicable)
Develop and/or implement health care plans for identified individual students:


Obtain information for students requiring Individual Health Care Plans from physicians and/or other healthcare professionals to assist in development of plans; work collaboratively with applicable school staff to monitor implementation of plans.

Make recommendations to family and health care providers regarding the implementation of appropriate care plans per nursing judgment
Conduct or participate in required meetings regarding chronic and/or acute health care needs of students.
Serve as liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals and the community.

Assist in education of students, parents, and student nurses in chronic or acute health situations occurring in the school setting.

Participate in policy development and implementation regarding school nurse programs and district health management and intervention.
Perform duties of liaison for private duty nurses in the school setting in collaboration with designated administrative staff.
Provide direct care and intervention as indicated for students and staff:

Provide emergency management for injuries and illnesses of students and staff during school hours.
Make appropriate referrals or recommendations for referral for follow up care per nursing judgment.
Administer medication for designated students per school district policy and Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.
Provide routine prescribed intervention for mild disorders and illnesses for students during the school day.
Be physically able to perform direct care for students: moderate lifting, bending, and rapid movement is required. - Provide assessment and treatment within the scope of practice of professional nursing
Follow Arkansas Nurse Practice Act in provision of care.

Provide Instruction and Education to School Staff:


Provide instruction in CardiopulmonaryResuscitation,first aid, medication administration, special needs care emergency response, and student personal care to designated school staff /unlicensed assistive personnel.

Assist building principals and other administrators in developing plans for designation and training of unlicensed assistive personnel for designated students per Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.

Provide instruction in maintenance of records for designated staff and supervise the implementation of applicable tasks.
Provide education to school staff as appropriate regarding chronic or acute health care situations occurring in the school setting.

Communication:
Communicate routinely with parents, school principals and designees, teachers, health care providers, and supervisors in a professional manner.

Maintain confidentiality under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations.

Follow school district protocol for obtaining assistance with communication with individuals and families whose primary language is not English.

Collaborate and communicate with other nurses in the RSD Nurse Program to maximize and standardize program services across the school district.

Communicate regularly and promptly with direct supervisor regarding policy, program and district procedures, and all personnel needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nurses supervise designated school staff in the implementation of student care as appropriate. Nurses have supervisory responsibility for students or groups of students in their care.

RN level nurses may supervise LPN level nurses in implementation of Individual Health Care Plans and other student care protocols.


OTHER DUTIES:
Nurses perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
School nurses are assigned at the district level and may be moved as determined necessary.

RN and BSN School Nurses are FLSA Exempt (Professional)

LPN School Nurses are FLSA Exempt

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