School Health Nurse: Champion for Student Wellness

Normandy; Normandy (MO); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Normandy Schools Collaborative in Normandy, Missouri is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to implement a comprehensive health services program for students and staff. The nurse will collaborate with parents, educators, and community health professionals to promote preventive health practices and ensure student well-being.

The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services and requires Missouri RN licensure (or LPN where applicable), a BSN, CPR certification, and at least

Qualifikationen

• A valid Missouri state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (or LPN, where applicable).
• BSN in nursing (where applicable).
• Two years experience in a school setting or community health preferred.
• CPR certified.
• E-verify eligible.

Aufgaben

• Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Screen, evaluate and refer appropriately for findings of deficits in vision, hearing, and development, etc.
• Notify parents of accident or illness; secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.
• Develop and coordinate continuing education of campus health program and recommend changes based on findings.
• Maintain, evaluate and interpret cumulative health data to accommodate the individual needs of students.
• Provide crisis intervention for acute illnesses and injuries.
• Authorize exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Provide individual health education and counseling to students and parents to assist families in making decisions on health and lifestyle changes that affect health.
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable disease through monitoring of immunizations, prevention, early detection, observation, reporting and referral for care of contagious diseases.
• Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.
• Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
• Participate in Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.
• Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
• Review and evaluate immunization records.
• Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate updated health records on all students
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory (per district procedures)
• Prepare and submit reports for the Superintendent, Coordinator of Health Services, Department of Health and Senior Services and the Missouri State Board of Health
• Report potential health and safety hazard to principal
• Comply with all district and campus policies and regulations

Kenntnisse

CPR certified

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Missouri RN license

BSN in nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Normandy Schools Collaborative in Normandy, Missouri is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to implement a comprehensive health services program for students and staff. The nurse will collaborate with parents, educators, and community health professionals to promote preventive health practices and ensure student well-being.

The role reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services and requires Missouri RN licensure (or LPN where applicable), a BSN, CPR certification, and at least