School Nurse

Job Description

The School Nurse will address the basic medical issues that occur with the assigned student population. S/he will provide scheduled care and treatment to the assigned student population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will play a critical role in achieving our mission of providing all children the opportunity to achieve all they can and be a part of the Freedom Prep community. Below are some of the tasks required of the School Nurse:

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  Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services or contained in division manuals and protocols.
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral activities for students.
• Implement and record required screening programs; notify parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
• Establish and update health and immunization records.
• Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports.
• Administer daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Develop Individual Health Care Plans and 504 Plans for students to be reviewed by Director of Student Support.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed to provide professional expertise on services

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

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  Ability to use clinic/medical equipment;
• Possess basic pharmacological knowledge;
• Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly;
• Comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Basic computer skills;
• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team;
• Strong sense of professionalism;
• Skills and requirements expected by the nursing coordinator and the school administrators

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Associates Preferred

Certification:

• LPN Required

Other:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel locally using own transportation; willingness to travel within the state, as required
• Willingness to work additional hours and/or evenings, on occasion

Experience:

• 2 years of professional work experience with background in education and urban communities preferred.
• Making referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serving as a liaison between school, family, and community resources
• Experience with special needs students.
• Experience with Crisis Management
• Experience with social and community organization coordination of benefits.