Special Services Nurse

Registered Nurse - School Health Services

Position will be to provide special health services to an individual student. The registered nurse will implement the individual health plan written by the school nurse and will provide specialized nursing interventions to an individual student including, but not limited to, tracheostomy care, oxygen administration, gastrostomy care, moving and positioning, toileting, feeding, medication administration, and assisting classroom staff to provide educational assistance to the student.

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

Implements the individualized health plan (plan of care) as written by the school nurse.

Provides health care services under the supervision of the school nurse.

Provides nursing services in accordance with all applicable State of Iowa registered nurse laws, rules and regulations.

Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team to deliver health care to the student.

Attends IEP meetings and other health and/or educational meetings related to the student as requested.

Collaborates with the school nurse, teacher and others in the school to maintain/improve the student's health.

Assists staff to support and meet the student's academic needs and achievement of academic goals.

Active communication with the school nurse and school staff and maintains positive relationships with the student's parents/guardians.

Maintains appropriate records including medical billing logs and protects the confidentiality of data.

Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE;
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Iowa required. Previous pediatric nursing, school health nursing, or community health nursing experience highly desirable.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively using sound nursing judgment. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:
Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning. Takes responsibility for the learning of our children and his/her own performance. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children. Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes. Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team. Won't shy from today's educational challenges.

Utilizes effective interpersonal skills. Has a track record of success. Works with great integrity.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls;

talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0
-24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes.

The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to…