After-School Nurse​/School Nurse Substitute

AUBURN CITY SCHOOLS NURSE QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse.
• Must hold valid Alabama Nursing License as a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain a current CPR certification.
• Must hold valid Alabama Driving License.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Ability to provide wise and prudent nursing judgment, crisis intervention as needed and/or treatment and support as necessary for the student to attend school. Ability to keep clinical practice current in order to provide high quality care, train others and evaluate outcomes of care. Able to train and monitor Medication Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Ability to write and implement health care plans and emergency plans for students with long-term chronic health needs.

Ability to follow medical orders and build professional relationships with appropriate providers. Ability to assess immunizations records and provide health screenings. Ability to communicate with school personnel, families, students and community resource personnel in health care and/or related fields. Skills in oral and written communication. Ability to operate a computer and utilize software applications related to assignment.

School Nurse Administrator

Principal

To meet the healthcare needs and maintain medical records of students in Auburn City Schools.

Unlicensed Medication School Personnel and License Practical Nurses

• * (1) Attend and help to present “Curriculum To Teach Unlicensed School Personnel – How to Assist with Medications in a School Setting.
• * (2) Monitor the dispensing medications at the assigned schools and maintain accurate records and documentation including:
  • Correct storage of medications
  • Privacy records of dispensing medications
  • Training of student/staff on specific needs of students
  • Verifying completeness of all Prescriber/Parent Authorization Forms
  • An emergency plan that could result from assisting students with medications
  • Ensuring all unusual occurrence reports are properly submitted and filed according to Auburn City Schools’ policy
• * (3) Assist with Vision Screenings.
• * (4) Facilitate Scoliosis Screenings including communication with parents and completing all documentation and required state reports.
• * (5) Maintain current immunization records on all students at assigned schools.
• * (6) Meet daily medical needs of students.
• * (7) Maintain current records of all health concerns and visits to the school office or nurse’s station for health needs.
• * (8) Write current Individualized Health Care Plans for students with chronic illnesses including:
  • Meeting with parents about Health Care Plans
  • Collaborate with License Practical Nurse to ensure all care plans are implemented
  • Developing a plan for emergencies, possible side effects, signs and symptoms
• * (9) Assist Counselors with 5th Grade Human Growth and Development classes.
• * (10) Assist with head lice checks as needed and communicate with parents about treatment, prevention and Auburn City Schools policy.
• * (11) Present In‑Service Training as requested.
• * (12) Attend Auburn City Schools’ Nurse Meetings.
• * (13) Keep license current.
• * (14) Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• * (15) Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere to professional standards at all times.
• * (16) Demonstrate attention to punctuality, records and reports.
• * (17) Comply with policies, procedures and programs of the Auburn City School System.
• * (18) Exercise appropriate professional judgment.
• * (19) Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• * (20) Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• * (21) Keep supervisor and/or…