1:1 Nurse

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT SS803

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JOB TITLE : Licensed Practical Nurse

REPORTS TO : Building Administrator/ Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Licensed Practical Nurses will be employed to ensure the health and safety of students with medically complex conditions and provide the IEP (Individualized Education Program) or Section 504 services required to ensure the student(s) can attend school safely.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The nurse shall have licensure as a licensed practical nurse and be certified in CPR as a minimum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain confidentiality about students' health, illness, or accident.

1. Provide individual care to student(s) as determined by the individualized education program.

2. Perform special care procedures (i.e. catheterization) as ordered by physician.

3. Assist the building registered nurse with the following:

a. Maintain cumulative health records including state immunization status for each student.

b. Review each student's immunization status:

i. Send immunization requirement form, if appropriate

ii. Obtain medical/religious/immunization-in-process form, if appropriate.

c. Work with the Coordinator of Nursing & Wellness in securing supplies and equipment for the building

clinics.

d. Maintain clinics with supplies, first aid materials, equipment, and necessary resource material.

e. Notification of student health conditions to appropriate building staff.

f. Conduct student wellness checks as needed during/after times of dysregulation.

g. Check the vision and hearing of students when referred for screening and as noted below.

i. Yearly vision screenings are to be done in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7

ii. Hearing screenings in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7

h. Inform parents and teachers of probable health problems.

i. Assist with students needing medication and keep an accurate record of that information.

j. Keep a daily log of all student clinic visits.

1. Participate in and pass CPR certification bi-annually through renewal or refresher courses.

2. Participate in training on special care procedures as needed to provide individualized care to student(s).

3. Monitor student(s) during transportation to and from school per the requirements of the IEP (Individualized

Education Program) or Section 504 Plan.

1. Provide first aid to ill or injured and complete accident/injury reports as necessary.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Serve as a resource person regarding individual student matters and curriculum support for building personnel.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or Assistant Superintendent of Special Services.

2. Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally, and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain highly confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. The nurse will also need to keep impeccable records and be detail-oriented. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to concentrate in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously. This employee will frequently lift over 20 lbs and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. The employee will reach, stand, walk, grasp, and use repetitive movements in this role. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 1⁄2 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for the duration of the school year with prorated personal leave. Each nurse will be provided a work calendar showing specific daily work schedules of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate. Seven and 1⁄2 hours for elementary and middle schools and eight hours for high school (including a paid 30-minute lunch period) will constitute a workday for school nurses. A definite daily schedule will be established by the building principal and approved with the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel. The yearly salary will be disbursed in twenty-four (24) equal payments.

EVALUATION

End of the year performance evaluations will occur annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional support staff personnel.

Tentative Date of Approval: October 17, 2022