What are the responsibilities and job description for the .5 Elementary School Nurse position at Fort Dodge Community School District?
- Addresses student health needs impacted by COVID-19
- Develop, prepare for, implement and identify the necessary treatment, interventions, documentation, and appropriate follow up, (i.e., staffings, education, referrals, development of care plans, consultations, medication administration, home visits, daily treatments, emergency triage and protocol) of students and staff who present to the nurses office while maintaining confidentiality consistent with nurses professional code of ethics and FDCS policy.
- Develop, prepare for, organize, and implement annual screenings, (vision, height, weight, scoliosis, athletic physicals, blood pressure, assistance with Bridges program). Inform and educate parents, staff, and students to understand the process, purpose, and necessity of specific follow up.
- Develops, plans, organizes, and implements the education of students, staff, and parents regarding medications and medication procedures. Administer medications as needed with skilled observation, assessment, and documentation of compliance, side effects, and evaluation of effectiveness with follow up as indicated.
- Develops, prepares for, and educates all staff in the emergency protocol. Activates and implements the emergency plan for emergency situations as per FDCS policy.
- Documents and files the professional evaluation, interpretation, interventions, assessment, screening results, daily visits, health histories, mandated reportings, consultations, referrals, staffings, accident reports and any health related information as mandated by FDCS policy. Demonstrates ability, willingness, and understanding of word processor and PC for use of implementing student health comprehension program.
- Consultation, implementation, and collaboration with AEA, health coordinator, superintendent, building administrator, community agencies, and staff to provide educational opportunities to staff, students, parents, nurses, and community as indicated by assessment of need, individual situations, and circumstances of each individual school.
- Assessment and identification of educational needs of individual nurses with participation in and organization of nurses meetings, continuing education requirements, nursing conferences, committees, nursing organizations, and educational opportunities.
- Organizes, plans, educates, evaluates and documents the instruction of staff and collaborates, consults, and serves as a resource person with students, parents, medical personnel, community resources, staff and administration in the implementation of a total health program promoting optimal levels of health and well being.
- Collaboratively input required health forms and documentation for Feelhaver and other buildings.
- Nurse shall perform, assist with, or implement any other duties, within the legal parameters of nurses licensure, as requested by administration.
- Reliable work attendance is required.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
- Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse License.
- CPR certified
JobID: 5124
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
6/14/2023
6/14/2023
Location:
Feelhaver Elementary School
Feelhaver Elementary School
Date Available:
August 2023
.5 Elementary School NurseAugust 2023
Supervisor: Building Administrator,Executive Director of Student Services, Superintendent of Schools
Location: Feelhaver Elementary 10:00AM-2:00PM
Job Classification: Nurse
Job Summary
To provide the highest level of education possible to each student by identification of health related barriers and implementing appropriate modification/interventions to reduce/eliminate those barriers and provide optimal level of health and well being to staff and students through the practice and teaching of preventative health measures and increase awareness of wellness in the school environment. To support input of required health paperwork for the district.
Essential Duties
Additional Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Communication Skills
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. May communicate with parents or guardians of the student(s). Individuals must have effective listening skills.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Works in indoor and outdoor environments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Amount of Time
Physical Activity
Occasionally
(1%-32%)
(1%-32%)
Frequently
(33%-65%)
(33%-65%)
Constantly
(66%-100%)
(66%-100%)
Mobility
X
Bend
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Operate Computer
X
Stationary Position
X
Balance
X
Lift Up to 20 pounds
X
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Amount of Time
Working Conditions
Occasionally
(1%-32%)
(1%-32%)
Frequently
(33%-65%)
(33%-65%)
Constantly
(66%-100%)
(66%-100%)
Indoors
X
Outdoors
X
Evenings
X
Weekends
X
It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, sanderson@fdschools.org, and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, kdoebel@fdschools.org, both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District's Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District's Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School Employees are Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, sanderson@fdschools.org, and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, kdoebel@fdschools.org, both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District's Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations are Dr. Stephanie Anderson, Director of Elementary Education, 515-576-1161, sanderson@fdschools.org, and Dr. Kirsten Doebel, Director of Secondary Education, 515-576-1161, kdoebel@fdschools.org, both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District's Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-574-5657, or kwhitmore@fdschools.org. The Deputy Coordinator is Adriana Utley, Human Resources Generalist/Board Secretary, 515-574-5652, or adutley@fdschools.org. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Rev. 7/2022
Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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