School Nurse; THS

Position: School Nurse (THS)
Role Description

POSITION TITLE:

School Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required

* One year's experience in an area related to the job's primary functions and major responsibilities is preferred

* Current CPR certification and instructor's card in First Aid (The instructor's card may be obtained immediately after employment.)

JOB GOAL:

To provide health education, health service to students, and maintain a climate of health and well-being to assigned schools.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for carrying out the Tarrant city Schools health program in assigned schools.

* Schedules and conducts screenings and assessments to detect problems in vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Documents and refers students with deficiencies in accordance with Departmental Regulations.

* Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies and clinics responsible for providing health care for students. Learns and stays familiar with their policies and procedures.

* Investigates referrals regarding individual health problems. Refers to appropriate agency for treatment. Follows up and submits any required reports.

* Serves as a health liaison between the home and the school relative to established health programs. Counsels with parents, teachers, and other health professionals regarding student health problems.

* Schedules and conducts home visits when appropriate.

* Works with principals and teachers to plan and carry out first aide and safety education programs within assigned schools.

* Trains and works with volunteers assisting in the Tarrant City Schools Health Program.

* Assists with staff development of school staff through workshops, institutes, faculty meetings, and individual conferences.

* Prepares and makes presentations regarding the school nursing program to school and community organizations such as PTA, Clubs, Civic Organizations, etc. Participate in school in-service training programs as requested.

* Advises and assists teachers in obtaining materials and resources to enhance school education programs.

* Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools. Conducts inspections and evaluations.

* Attends professional meetings for professional development, according to established board policy.

* Maintains required records. Complies and submits periodic reports and evaluations regarding the status of program within assigned schools.

* Assists with enforcement of the regulations for mandatory immunizations as published by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

* Performs all other duties as assigned by the Principal or the designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

EVALUATION:

Nine-month position in accordance with the Board's salary schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Tarrant city Board of Education policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

This is an exempt position.