Special Education Nurse, RN

POSITION OVERVIEW TITLE: Special Education Nurse, RN 

STATUS/FLSA: Full-time

SUPERVISOR: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Days. Salary determined by schedule set by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board policy. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to assist the District by using clinical knowledge and judgment to create a climate of health and well-being district-wide. Uphold professional standards, adhere to the State Nurse Practice Act and other state and local statutes and regulations applicable to school nursing. Promote health and wellness in students, and work collaboratively with medical personnel, family, and staff to restore health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1) Provide care for students who become sick or injured during school hours or school-related activities' provide nursing care to students under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, utilizing all components of the nursing process.

2) Promote and assist in the control of infectious diseases through prevention, screening, early intervention, and reporting as indicated.

3) Provide health and wellness counseling to students for the prevention of illness, create awareness, and encourage responsible, healthy decisions and practices.

4) Administer medication for conditions including asthma, seizure disorder, diabetes, attention deficit disorder, and hyperactivity disorder; administer prescribed and over-the-counter medications as ordered by the healthcare provider and/or parent/guardian.

5) Utilize the nursing module to maintain detailed, health-specific documentation for each student encounter including; nurse assessment notes, medication administration, Medicaid coding and documentation, accident reports, and other encounters.

6) Monitor school immunization records to ensure compliance with state law.

7) Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized healthcare plans (IHP) for students with special healthcare needs.

8) Provide feedback as part of the child education evaluation team to develop the individualized educational plan (IEP); provide feedback related to nursing interventions to the education evaluation team to assit in the development of the IEP.

9) Participate in nursing staff development programs as necessary for training and certifications.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

- Assist in identifying suspected child abuse and neglect and report suspected cases as mandated by state law.
- Educate and train school personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain a SC nurses' license; Knowledge of the State Nurse Practice Act; Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Knowledge of pharmacology, including the classification, indications and dosages, adverse reactions, and contraindications of medications administered; Knowledge of disease transmission including blood borne pathogens; Knowledge of infection control practices; Knowledge and certification in CPR and AED; Ability to perform vision screenings; Knowledge of medical terminology; Knowledge of Medicaid policy, coding, and documentation; Knowledge of medical equipment usage and maintenance; Knowledge of DHEC policies and procedures; Knowledge of District exclusion and readmission policies for contagious and infectious diseases; Knowledge of the signs, symptoms, and prevention of infection; Ability to complete an individualized healthcare plan using the nursing process (Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Goals, Interventions, and Evaluation/Outcomes); Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Strong computer, digital, and information literacy skills.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE:

Use computers for data entry; or handle, use, or repair hand-held power equipment or light machinery. Use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations or custom applications or operate sphygmomanometer or blood pressure meter, blood glucose monitor/insulin needles, nebulizers, or fire extinquishers.

EDUCATION: Completion of Associate's degree from an accredited School or College of Nursing. Education may be substituted for experience.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS 

REQUIRED: This position requires a SC Nurse license. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.