School Nurse

Responsible for providing nursing services to the students to further the ministry and mission of Bright Hope Learning Center.

• Assess health/medical needs and gather pertinent data of new and returning students.
• Assess and treat as appropriate health and/or medical needs of the children as they arise during the school day.
• Administer medication and/or treatments as ordered by the child’s physician.
• Administer over‑the‑counter medication with the signed approval of the parent/guardian.
• Coordinate and assist with tube feeding for students requiring such.
• Document all services given on treatment log, medication log, and in the child’s record as appropriate.
• Collaborate with classrooms and therapeutic staff concerning emergencies. If the child needs to be transported by ambulance, the school nurse may be called upon to accompany the child if a parent is not available.
• Review, along with the Director, the immunization records of each student, ensuring they are up to date and signed by a physician.

• Provide OSHA information to all new staff, emphasizing universal precautions.
• Provide information on Hepatitis B, vaccination, and opportunity to receive through Bright Hope Learning Center.
• Maintain and update OSHA guidelines in coordination with supervisor.
• Review OSHA guidelines annually with all staff members.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas – nurse’s office.

• Schedule CPR certification for staff members once or twice a year.
• Assure that at least one classroom staff member is certified in CPR.

• Consult with parents and classroom staff regarding health/medical needs of the students and OSHA procedures.
• Model proper medical care of the students and OSHA procedures for classroom staff.
• Provide in‑service training to staff, volunteers, and parents, as needed.
• Coordinate with staff regarding the medical needs of the children.
• Consult as needed with other medical personnel involved in the medical care of the children.

• Licensed in the State of Kentucky.
• At least one year’s experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Maintain professional license and CPR certificate.
• Excellent skills in:
  Pediatric nursing, documentation, organization, interpersonal relationships, team work.

• Daily attendance at flock if employed full time.
• Attendance at designated staff meetings.
• Attendance at Back to School Night.
• Attendance at BHLC fundraising events:
  Bright Steps and Garden Party.
• Attend workshops/seminars as requested, CS in‑services and relevant conferences.
• Read professional literature as specified by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Personal relationship with Christ that has been manifested consistently for the duration of her/his life as a Christian.
• Must have an appreciation for trans‑disciplinary team approach to Special Education.
• Experience with children birth through six years of age.
• Excellent skills in: communication, ability to learn new tasks, teamwork organization, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Self‑discipline.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with all BHLC staff as a team member.
• Demonstration of emotional stability, maturity, and a desire to grow spiritually such that spiritual principles will be reflected in day‑to‑day interactions, and genuine concern for a job done correctly and with regard to others.

• Ability to work effectively with an authority/supervisor.
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision and skill in the practice of them.
• Ability to communicate in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers, parents, and related agencies.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.

• Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple tasks.
• Anticipate needs of the assigned work area.

• Maintaining a professional demeanor at all times with staff, families, and community.
• Ability to function with maturity and sensitivity.
• Prioritizing tasks due to the urgent nature of all job components.

• Far and Near Vision
• Hearing and Speaking
• Crouching and Stooping
• Sitting and Standing
• Lifting, Reaching and Handling