Position Description

 

Position Title:        School Nurse-RN

 

FLSA:                     Exempt

 

Qualifications:       Must hold certification in nursing; Bachelor degree or higher; Passing score on a nursing certification                                      exam

 

Reports to:            Head of School

 

Terms of Employment:   11 month employee. Work days based on school board approved academic calendar

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

1. Provide healthcare for school-aged students by ensuring the health, comfort and safety of students

2. Handle the daily health issues that occur with students

3. Assess the status of a student's immunization documentation

4. Create health plans for individuals with specific health needs

5. Provide healthcare initiatives within the school

6. Dispense students' prescribed medications

7. Provide regular dental, hearing, and vision screenings

8. In addition to working with students, other responsibilities may include making home visits, attending conferences, completing medical paperwork, and attending various school meetings.

9. Provide basic first-aid materials to classroom teachers

 

Other Job Functions:

 

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.

2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by supervisors.

3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

5. Serve on committees as assigned.