School Clinic Nurse

New Palestine Community Schools

Greenfield (IN)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

New Palestine Community Schools seeks an LPN or RN with Indiana licensure to appraise, promote, and protect student health. The role supports health services in the school clinic, administers medications, and coordinates with the corporation nurse.

Preferred candidates have public health or school nursing experience and comfort working in a school setting while maintaining a safe clinic environment and following district policies.

Qualifications

LPN or RN with a valid Indiana Nursing License.
Public Health Nursing or School Nursing experience preferred.
Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Check all students presenting in clinic and record visit.
Provide first aid to ill or injured students and staff following guidelines.
Administer and record student medication per state law and policy.
Notify parent/guardian when illness or injury occurs (except minor cases).
Assist with mandated screenings and communicate health concerns to the corporation nurse.
Maintain a safe, pleasant clinic environment and follow clinic policies.

Skills

LPN license

RN license (Indiana)

Public Health Nursing Experience

School Nursing Experience

Job description

Qualifications

LPN or RN with a valid Indiana Nursing License

Public Health Nursing Or School Nursing Experience Preferred

DUTY DAYS

184

REPORTS TO

Building Principal & Corporation Nurse

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To appraise, promote, and protect the health of all students.

Duties & Responsibilities

Check all students presenting in clinic and record visit.
Provide first aid to ill or injured students/staff following ISBH First Aid Guidelines and Red
Cross First Aid and CPR class.
Administer and record student medication in accordance with state law and school policy.
Notify parent/guardian when student is ill or injured (other than very minor illness or injury) or when student presents with unusual symptoms.
Consult with the corporation nurse as needed on health care delivery matters; communicate any staff/student/parent concerns . Notify nurse of any medical emergency, severe or unusual injury, major change in child's health status, incidents of communicable disease, or other pertinent information regarding student health.
Assist with the mandated screenings pertinent to your building. Send out referrals and follow up with parents as needed. Send a report to the corporation nurse.
Compile a list of student health concerns by reviewing the health histories, contact appropriate staff, and send a copy of health concerns to the corporation nurse.
Monitor the immunization status of all students following the ISDH requirements. Send a report to the corporation nurse by September 30th annually.
Maintain a safe, pleasant clinic environment.
Work within the scope of nursing license at all times.
Follow directions given by the corporation nurse
Comply with clinic guidelines and policies at all times
Other duties as assigned by the superintendent or designee.