School Nurse

School Nurse role at School City of Hammond

Coordinate the health services and needs of students. Provide health education programs in the schools, maintain accurate health records, and carry out the health activities as assigned by the Supervisor of Health Services and the building administrator.

• Provide basic medical care and first aid to students, staff and visitors in accordance with School City of Hammond procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Maintain accurate and updated health records
• Inform staff of medical conditions of students as needed
• Perform necessary and state mandated health screenings
• Assist parents and students with mandated health information
• Assist the school administrator with identifying hazardous, unsafe or unhealthy conditions on schoolproperty
• Develop and participate in Wellness Programs
• Participate in building and Health Services staff meetings
• Participate in case conferences and write health care plans for students with medical needs
• Implement policies on exclusions and readmission of students with contagious or infectious diseases
• Apprise the school administrator of accidents, injuries or medical problems as needed
• Complete On the Job Injury, accident and incident reports as soon as possible
• Other duties as directed by the principal or the Supervisor of Health Services

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Must have good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills

• Current Indiana License as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR card
• 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse desirable
• Bilingual a plus

• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Professionalism
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with staff, students, parents and the general public
• Ability to communicate and serve a diverse population
• Demonstrate good communication skills – oral and written
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Primary and Secondary Education