School Nurse - Crow Agency Public School

Location: Crow Agency

Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following position open for the  school year:

SCHOOL NURSE - CROW AGENCY PUBLIC SCHOOL

Applicant must hold a current license through the State of Montana. RN Preferred. LPN acceptable with 5+ years of experience. Full time position Benefit package includes:
Health & Dental Insurance - District pays 80% of the Monthly Premium for All Levels of Coverage (i.e. Single, Two Party, Participant + Children, and Family);
Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses;
District Retirement program;
Sick and Personal Leave;
District issued laptop and / or tablet; paid Professional Development Opportunities

APPLICATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS:

District Online Employment Application

Cover Letter

Resume

Up-to-Date Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process)

Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation

Complete application and submit documentation listed above online at

Only complete online applications will be considered

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION PACKET:

Open Until Filled

SCHOOL DISTRICTS 17H & 1

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

School Nurse

FACILITY:
District Wide-Affiliated Buildings-Crow Agency, Fort Smith, Hardin

REPORTS TO:

Building Principals

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides professional quality nursing service to individuals and students, and nursing consultation to school staff. Maintains health files on all children as required by law or guidelines. Oversees and/or arranges necessary care for children whose health status does not meet requirements. Directly responsible for students' safety and well- being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides professional quality nursing service to individuals and students, and nursing consultation to school staff

Follows established School District policies for the quality and content of health education

Maintains a professional leadership role in the development, implementation and interpretation of the school health program

Performs a variety of professional services for the detection of health problems and the promotion of good health in the school setting

Evaluates and maintains, and updates student health records

Attends to health or accident problems that arise during the school day, making appropriate referrals

Contacts parents and health care providers to secure services for children

Supervises and assists with physicals that are necessary for school programs

Administers or assists with vision and hearing screenings and make appropriate referrals

Acts as a liaison with other health agencies, students, and students' families so the handicapped or chronically ill children can function in school

Provides professional assistance on the identification and prevention of communicable diseases.

Trains and equips staff in proper health procedures

Coordinates schedules with building staff

May travel between buildings

Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

Current Registered Nurse License, RN (preferred)

Current Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN (with 5+ years of experience)

CPR card

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics

Knowledge and use of CPR, First Aid, and Heimlich maneuver

Knowledge of public education goals and objectives

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and school community

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to be flexible in scheduling and planning

Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters

Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies

EQUIPMENT USED:

Medical Equipment, computer, various software, copier, telephone, general school/office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally walk and stand. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Will travel from building to other sites

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands and…