School Nurse (Porter Lakes Elementary

PORTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: SCHOOL NURSE

Reports to: Principal, Director of Nursing

Job Objective:Administers a comprehensive health service program that helps students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program.

Note:

The diagnosis/treatment of individuals beyond the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid is prohibited. Guardians are encouraged to take students with health concerns to a licensed medical provider for services.

• Valid license/certificate appropriate for the position (i.e., a certified public school nurse licensed by the State of Indiana and Department of Public Instruction with a BA degree, or, a CNA, registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensed by the State of Indiana.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.
• Extensive knowledge of normal growth and development.
  
  Ability to access pharmacology information and community health resources appropriate to the needs of students.
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques.

The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Facilitates the effective planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of program services.
• Helps ensure that district policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
  
  Promotes a professional image of the school corporation.
  
  Encourages community partnerships that enhance school programs.
• Promotes effective communications and assistance.
  
  Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.
  
  Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.
• Consults with district staff to identify ongoing/emerging health service needs of students.
• Helps identify safety and health hazards.
  
  Recommends policy and administrative procedure revisions based upon professional guidelines and standards.
• Serves as the district’s blood-borne pathogen compliance officer and staff trainer.
• Prepares the clinic/treatment area.
  
  Requisition s supplies.
  
  Sets up equipment.
  
  Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all medicines are stored safely.
• Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
• Provides assistance to sick and injured students.
  
  Administers first aid.
  
  Investigates and documents injuries.
  
  Ensure the accuracy of records.
• Reviews medical emergency authorization forms.
  
  Ensures that permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information.
  
  Communicates information to staff when required.
• Ensures that all required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.
• Ensures that the immunization status of all students complies with state law.
• Makes recommendations to the principal regarding student participation in school activities (e.g., communicable diseases, post-medical interventions, etc.).
• Evaluates suspected visual, hearing, or other student health concerns.
• Assesses student health conditions and develops nursing care plans.
  
  Coordinates in-service training for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
• Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Collaborates with other staff.
  
  Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Supports grade-level curriculum implementation activities.
  
  Makes health/wellness presentations when requested.
• Upholds the student conduct code.
  
  Maintains high expectations for behavior and performance.
  
  Helps parents/students understand academic and behavioral objectives.
• Consults with staff and families to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.).Serves as a contact for public agencies.
• Serves as a resource for drug prevention awareness and intervention…