Goshen Elementary
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OLDHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION
SCHOOL NURSE 1035.03AR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Licensed by the state of Kentucky, in good standing as a Registered Nurse.
* A minimum of three years of clinical nursing/school nursing experience.
* Holds a current Basic Life Support CPR/AED Certification for the Medical Professional.
* Good oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
* Works well independently or in team environment.
* Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find necessary and appropriate.
* Must be able to lift, push, pull 40 pounds and also be able to bend at waist, kneel and reach above head.
REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of School Health Services
JOB GOAL: Practice Coordinated School Health to assist students in obtaining optimum health to lessen barriers to learning. Create and reinforce positive health-related behaviors in the school setting for students and school staff.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Works cooperatively with and under the direction of the Director of School Health Services to coordinate and support school staff in the delivery of health services in accordance with the Kentucky Board of Nursing and the Kentucky Department of Education.
* Be knowledgeable of district health policy and practices.
* Delegate, monitor and supervise unlicensed school staff in the administration of medications in accordance with a physician's directive and according to OCBE district policy.
* Communicate with parents and staff regarding student absences related to illness or chronic disease management.
* Provide parent and teacher training in health-related issues, as needed.
* Maintain health related records including immunization records, preventative physicals, vision exams, and dental exams as required by the State of Kentucky.
* Coordinate with the Oldham County Health Department and area health care providers in the provision of comprehensive health care services available to school children.
* Communicate health care and safety needs of students to teachers, substitutes and auxiliary staff.
* With approval by the Director of School Health Services, develop and implement plans of care for students with special needs, Diabetes, life threatening allergies, seizures and other disease processes.
* Supervise hearing, vision, and scoliosis screening program including evaluation of results and initiation of referrals to parents.
* Other health related duties as deemed necessary by building Principal and Director of School Health Services.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Compensation will be determined by the Superintendent based on the number of contract days and appropriate board- approved salary schedule.
Adopted Oldham County Board of Education September 25, 2013
Revised: October 30, 2014
