School Nurse (1.0 FTE

POSITION OVERVIEW:

School nursing is a specialized practice of nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement and health of students. The school nurse's role is to support student learning by serving as the school's health professional and as an advocate for the individual student. The school nurse relies on student-centered, evidence-based practice and performance data to inform care.

Bachelor's degree required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

BS or BA undergraduate degree with relevant nursing experience as a Registered Nurse will also be considered

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing

Requires Statement of Professional Recognition from the Board of Educational Examiners before commencement of the position.

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This position falls under the Teacher workgroup - AN, and schedule follows the school year.

• Adheres to all District, State and Iowa Board of Nursing rules and regulations and practices consistent with the School Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Coordinates health services for students at assigned building(s). Position may rotate between schools.
• Assesses student health concerns, writes and implements Individual Health Plans, Emergency Plans, Evacuation Plans, contributes to student 504 plans, coordinates and ensures the delivery of school health services in assigned building(s).
• Functions as an active member of a multidisciplinary team to provide health expertise in planning and evaluating support services for students
• Provides case management and care coordination
• Manages health office activities, including oversight of Health Secretary responsibilities.
• Delegates to, trains, and supervises unlicensed personnel performing health procedures. Ensures compliance with district procedures and protocols.
• Provides anticipatory guidance and health education that emphasizes self-care, wellness activities, personal health practices, and appropriate use of health resources
• Provides health counseling and guidance to students and their families
• Provides consultation services including home and community visits
• Initiates and or coordinates referrals to and/or linkages with health agencies
• Collaborates with others in the school and surrounding community to improve students' health
• Works effectively with others to minimize environmental risk factors and promote health and safety within the school setting
• Assists staff with strategies to support and meet students' needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Uses active communication and motivational interviewing skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
• Assists in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide screening, education and follow up.
• Maintains appropriate records, documents according to health services procedures.
• Protects the confidentiality of data.
• Provides individual and group education to support student development of health literacy skills.
• Provides BBP training to identified staff with Occupational Exposure.
• Leads and manages the building emergency medical responders.
• Meets the Standards of School Nursing Practice and the Iowa Teaching Standards on a consistent basis, including participation in observation, co-planning, and performance review activities.
• Participates in nurse's PLC's, member of the building Tier team(s) and other school or district teams/groups as needed.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

School nursing is a specialized practice of nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement and health of students. The school nurse's role is to support student learning by serving as the school's health professional and as an advocate for the individual student. The school nurse relies on student-centered, evidence-based practice and performance data to inform care.

Bachelor's degree required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

BS or BA undergraduate degree with relevant nursing experience as a Registered Nurse will also be considered

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing

Requires Statement of Professional Recognition from the Board of Educational Examiners before commencement of the position.

Salary is based on verified certified experience and education level. You can view the new hire salary placement guide here.

https:///careers

This position falls under the Teacher workgroup - AN, and schedule follows the school year.

Essential Duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.

• Adheres to all District, State and Iowa Board of Nursing rules and regulations and practices consistent with the School Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Coordinates health…