School Nurse

Independence School District; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence School District is seeking a qualified school nurse to support student health services across a nine, eleven, or twelve-month calendar. The role emphasizes preventive health, student assessment, and referral when needed.

The nurse will work under the direction of the Director of Health Services or an RN, collaborate with teachers and staff, and participate in the development of Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans. Strong teamwork and physical stamina are required.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice in Missouri as an LPN, RN, or BSN.
• CPR certified.
• Hepatitis B vaccine series.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively under the direction of an RN.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate cooperatively with others.
• Displays the ability to multi task.
• Is physically capable of assisting student with health care needs that may require lifting, positioning, transferring, restraining or transporting within the school environment and during school events.
• Able to lift twenty (20) to thirty (30) pounds and reposition weight up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct Nursing Care Activities as delegated by Director of Health Services or RN: Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children.
• Provides health assessments and documents appropriately.
• Develops and implements Individualized Health Plan(s) as directed.
• Develops and implements Emergency Action Plan(s) as directed.
• Collects, maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data of children.
• Participates as the health team specialist on the PST team to develop the IEP and 504 Plans.
• Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases.
• Administers medications according to district guidelines, providing medication delegation training to staff.
• Maintains confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• Recommends provisions for a safe school environment.
• Maintains clean, organized health clinic.
• Provides health education, and Coordinates school and community health activities.
• Maintains data/reports outlined in the Health Services Manual.
• Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
• Provides professional, respectful, and compassionate care to students, parents, staff and community; demonstrate flexibility in meeting challenging needs.
• Provides health counseling for staff and supports employee wellness programs.
• Supports and follows district policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Attend health services professional development meetings.
• Screens students according to screening guidelines, enters data and follows referral/case management protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Health Services.
• Direct Education and Assistive Activities: Participates in educational health programs/presentations/screenings.
• Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary.
• Alerts teachers/staff to special needs of individual students.
• Collaborates with FSLs, counselors, and principals to identify and solve problems.
• Collaborates with Nutrition Services for special nutritional needs of students.
• Collaborates with transportation for the safe transportation of students.

Skills

Licensed nursing license

CPR certification

Hepatitis B vaccination

Ability to work under RN direction

Team-oriented communication

Multi-tasking

Physical lifting and transfer

Education

Missouri nursing license (LPN/RN/BSN)

Job description

9-month position

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice in Missouri as an LPN,RN, or BSN
• CPR certified
• Hepatitis B Vaccine series
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively under the direction of an RN
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate cooperatively with others
• Displays the ability to multi task
• Is physically capable of assisting student with health care needs that may require lifting, positioning, transferring, restraining or transporting within the school environment and during school events
• Able to comfortably lift twenty (20) to thirty (30) pounds and reposition weight up to one hundred and fifty (150) pounds. Able to comfortably lift and reposition weight.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Director of Health Services
Building Principal

Job Goal

The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by protecting the health status of children by identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health related barrier to the learning process. The major focus of school health services is the prevention of illness and disability, health promotion, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is prepared and uniquely qualified in preventative health, health assessment and referral procedures.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Direct Nursing Care Activities as delegated by Director of Health Services or RN:
   • Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children
   • Provides health assessments and documents appropriately
   • Develops and implements Individualized Health Plan (s) as directed
   • Develops and implements Emergency Action Plan (s) as directed
   • Collects, maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data of children
   • Participates as the health team specialist on the PST team to develop the Individual Education Plan and 504 Plans
   • Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases
   • Administers medications according to district guidelines, providing medication delegation training to staff
   • Maintains confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
   • Recommends provisions for a safe school environment
   • Maintains clean, organized health clinic
   • Provides health education, and Coordinates school and community health activities
   • Maintains data/reports outlined in the Health Services Manual
   • Acts as a role model and resource person for staff
   • Provides professional, respectful, and compassionate care to students, parents, staff and community; demonstrate flexibility in meeting challenging needs
   • Provides health counseling for staff and supports employee wellness programs
   • Supports and follows district policies, procedures, and guidelines
   • Attend health services professional development meetings
   • Screens students according to screening guidelines, enters data and follows referral/case management protocols
   • Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Health Services
2. Direct Education and Assistive Activities:
   • Participates in educational health programs/presentations/screenings
   • Provides escorts and assistance to students as necessary
   • Alerts teachers/staff to special needs of individual students
   • Collaborates with FSL's, counselors, and principals to identify and solve problems
   • Collaborates with Nutrition Services for special nutritional needs of students
   • Collaborates with transportation for the safe transportation of students.

Terms of Employment

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be employed for a nine (9), eleven (11), or (12) twelve-month position. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Health Services and the Principal, using the Independence School District School Nurse Performance Evaluation form.