Dogwood Elementary School Nurse 26​/27

Dogwood Elementary School Nurse - 26/27

A school nurse's primary goal is to promote student health and ensure well-being by focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, management of chronic conditions and providing daily care for acute conditions. School Nurses are involved in bridging health and education in numerous ways, including disease prevention and management, health screenings and direct student care. The school nurse also connects families to resources, develops health plans and ensures policy compliance.

In all aspects, the school nurse is promoting a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

Graduate of an accredited-licensed nurse program

Valid nursing license in the State of Missouri

Maintain record of annual continuing education

Current CPR Certification

Reports To:

Health Coordinator and Building Principal

General Requirements:
Board Policy for Staff Conduct

Essential Functions and

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care, Chronic Care and Medication
• Screenings & Compliance
• Documentation & Collaboration
• Health Support and Education
• Operations
• Additional Duties

Terms of Employment: 186.5 days; 8.0 hrs / day. Does not include a 30 minute lunch.

RN:
Begins at $28.11 and upon verification of relevant work experience, employees may be granted up to Step 7 credit.

LPN:
Begins $19.16 and upon verification of relevant work experience, employees may be granted up to Step 7 credit.

Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff.