School Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well‑being and academic success of students. School nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems. School nurses work within and outside the school district to develop, monitor, and assess outcomes of nursing care plans. The certificated nurse assists in the development and evaluation of IEP and 504 plans of students with health needs.

Standard I:
Nursing Process

• Uses a systematic approach to problem solving in nursing practice
• Provide written Nursing Care Plan for students with significant health problems.
• Assess student health needs, recommend appropriate action and monitor communicable diseases and other illness.
• Involvement in CPS referrals in conjunction with counselors, administration and other staff. Nursing evaluation is required in all cases involving physical injury.
• Assess needs of students with long‑term illness or injury by collaborating with health care providers, student and family including home visits when necessary, to coordinate home instruction as needed.
• Initiate involvement of outside resources to help with individual student health issues.

Standard II:
Program Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive school health program
• Oversee accurate maintenance of student health and immunization records.
• Conduct screening programs for vision, hearing and scoliosis.
• Consult with students, parents and staff regarding health needs and services.
• Complete written reports as required by State or local agencies.
• Work with the State Health department in the control of communicable diseases.
• Act as liaison between home, school and community resources regarding health issues.
• Maintain standard health room procedures with cooperation of Health services assistants, office staff and Principal for day‑to‑day health room management including medication administration, first aid, illness procedures, BECCA and attendance issues.

Standard III:
Professional Responsibilities

• Identifies, delineates and clarifies the nursing role, promotes quality of care, pursues continued professional enhancement, and demonstrates professional conduct.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Participate in continuing professional education through attendance at classes, conferences, etc. Keep apprised of current legislation pertaining to school nurses.
• Participate in professional conferences with community agencies.
• Serve as a resource to staff, students, and/or parents concerning health issues.
• Maintain confidentiality within legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters of Health and Education.

Standard IV:
Health Education

• Assist students, families and the school community to achieve optimal levels of wellness through appropriately designed and delivered health education.
• Consult and assist classroom staff with health curriculum, i.e., HIV/AIDS, BAT, Family Life, Babysitting.
• Conduct in‑service training for staff regarding Diabetes, Medication Administration, Epi‑pen use, blood borne pathogens, first aid and/or other health matters.
• Provide health counseling and information on chronic illness, nutrition, disease prevention and positive lifestyle.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Washington State Educational Staff Associates School Nurse Certificate

• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

• Experience in school nursing or health education

• Criminal background clearance

• Current trends and practices in education
• Instructional theory and its application
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting
• Instructional and non‑instructional human dynamics
• Standards‑based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
• School board policies and procedures

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working…