What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary School Nurse - Waterford (24-25) position at Waukee Community School District?
Waukee Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.
Position Criteria
- Registered nurse with valid Iowa licensure - BSN preferred
- Current CPR certification
Performance Criteria
- Participate in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and complete health records.
- Manage time and resources in the provision of school health services.
- Assess and document health and development status of students by planning and implementing health appraisals and screenings.
- Identify specific health conditions which can have an impact on learning.
- Control the outbreak and spread of infectious and communicable diseases.
- Participate in developing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment.
- Provide emergency care when needed.
- Administer and record medications.
- Participate in crisis intervention for students, families and school personnel.
- Consult with Administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school district informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students.
- Initiate the health referral process and serve as liaison among school, home and community.
- Act as consultant and resource to the faculty in the planning and implementation of the health curriculum.
- Provide health counseling to individual students, groups of students, families and school personnel.
- Compile health materials and distribute as necessary.
- Train, supervise and evaluate non-licensed personnel assigned to dispense medications and provide other services.
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