School Nurse; THS

School Nurse

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

· 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.

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.