School Nurse

3 hours ago

Belgrade, Montana, United States Montana Office of Public Instruction Full time
Job Title: School Nurse

Montana Office of Public Instruction is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated School Nurse to join our team. As a School Nurse, you will play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of students in our elementary schools.

Job Summary:

The School Nurse will provide comprehensive health services to students, including basic first aid, emergency care, and health education. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that students receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage school health services program in each assigned school
  • Provide basic health care to students, including basic first aid and emergency care for ill and injured students
  • Evaluate ill students in accordance to district policies and procedures, and makes parent contact as necessary
  • Perform skilled nursing procedures including planning, training, monitoring, and supervision of students under care
  • Provide student instruction on nutrition, hygiene, grooming, weight control, health promotion, first aid, disease prevention, substance abuse, and related health concerns
  • Maintain accurate health records for each student, including immunizations, mandated health screenings, emergency contact information, and medical history as reported by the parent and health care provider
  • Administer medication, following the district medication policy and physician orders
  • Accurately record office visits, medication administration, vision and hearing screenings, and health related concerns
  • Maintain accurate medication logs, medication administration forms, and medication disposal records
  • Review health screening information and record information into the student's health record
  • Update immunization records and follow state immunization guidelines to ensure immunization compliance
  • Conduct vision and hearing screening
  • Interpret health findings for educational staff regarding the impact of health concerns on learning and accommodations required at school
  • Implement health education programs designed to promote student health and well-being
  • Communicate, educate, and/or instruct school staff regarding information and interventions as outlined in individual health care plans
  • Participate on Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams for students with health/sensory/physical concerns or impairments that may interfere with learning including providing special education related services (direct and/or indirect) in the area of health/physical when needed
  • Manage the care of individual students with special health needs and/or mental health needs through assessment, planning, and evaluation
  • Utilize and promote optimal communication between the family, school, physician, and/or community agencies
  • Perform routine health screenings for students
  • Conduct health reviews and school nurse health assessments (when necessary) on students being evaluated for special education or receiving special education services
  • Keep logs of visits and care given
  • Ensure adequate and proper medical supplies are available
  • Receive and carry out verbal or written orders from medical doctors
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, health associates, and the general public
  • Assist students and families in obtaining health care in the community by referrals to appropriate agencies
  • Conduct staff trainings on health related topics
  • Utilize the nursing process in response to referrals from schools to initiate a plan of action for resolving health problems
  • Collaborate with community health agencies concerning health issues
  • Participate in educational programs designed to increase knowledge and enhance the quality of nursing care
  • Participate as a member of multi-disciplinary committees, when requested by the Director of Special Education/Special Services or the Building Principal
  • Orient, provide training, and document skills of school personnel providing health services to students
  • Perform other duties/tasks consistent with the goals and objections of this position
Requirements:
  • Thorough knowledge of the common medical practices, procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical examination
  • Thorough knowledge of the preliminary diagnosis of medical problems and the administration of medications related to treatment and first aid
  • Knowledge of computer applications and medical technology as related to specific job functions
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures related to school medical services
  • Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
  • Knowledge and ability to perform computer operation/skills
  • Knowledge of the concepts of grammar and punctuation
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows software programs, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
  • Working knowledge of school systems
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
  • Ability to be flexible, handle a variety of tasks, and manage multiple tasks
  • Ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail
  • Ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments as required
  • Ability to create and maintain accurate and applicable reports, records and files
  • Ability to interpret a variety of written or oral instructions
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing or orally
  • Ability to handle and manage stressful situations
  • Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Ability to make sound decisions and recommend changes
  • Ability to be flexible to work with others in

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