JOB DESCRIPTION:

School Registered Nurse (RN)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma and certification as Registered Nurse (RN)
• One year comprehensive nursing experience
• School nursing experience preferred
• Transportation Availability as may include positions requiring itinerant travel

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepares and maintains accurate student medical records.
• Administers first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and educational-related medical issues to all stakeholders as necessary. 
• Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refers students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
• Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Conducts training for students, parents and school staff as permitted and as required.
• Provides information and make recommendations to principals and district administrators regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
• Follows all appropriate state and federal laws as well as district policies and procedures.
• Utilizes technology including the student information system to maintain records.
• Makes home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
• Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Provides health care teaching-preventive and therapeutic-appropriate to educational level (and language barriers)
• Provides case management by acting as a liaison between parent/guardian and physician responsible for the student’s health condition.  Participates as student/family advocate.
• Works independently following district guidelines
• Attends and provides input at ARC & 504 meetings of students with medical needs, as necessary
• Delegates health responsibilities as permitted
• Performs related duties as assigned any other job assigned by principal, director of student services, superintendent, and/or designee

 

EVALUATED BY:

Director of Student Services with input from Building Principal(s)

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680) expected for all certified and classified personnel

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.