School Nurse; RN or LPN

Job Description

Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Performs routine counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. Maintains student health records. Reports to the District Nurse and assigned principal.

• Collects and reviews health cards on all students, noting significant information, including allergies, medications, illnesses and health conditions; notifies teachers of all significant health problems of students they work with.
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential health records of students using the computerized School Health Management Program (PCG) software.
• Obtains and maintains student immunization records; prepares S.C. certificates of immunization when appropriate documentation is provided; makes referrals to physicals and/or DHEC as necessary; prepares DHEC immunization reports as required.
• Manages school health room; sees ill and injured students on a walk-in basis and handles medical emergencies.
• Notifies parents or physicians, as necessary, in cases requiring medical attention; summons ambulance if necessary.
• Participates in the District's screening program for vision, hearing, scoliosis and blood pressure; enters screening results in the PCG program; determines if further medical consultation or treatment is necessary or advisable; makes referrals and follows up with individual cases as needed.
• Monitors students for health problems, including lice infestation, elevated blood sugar levels, etc., and unmet health needs.
• Counsels and educates students about their health problems or conditions, disease prevention, hygiene and heath maintenance.
• Provides health information, counseling and guidance to parents and staff on subjects such as CPR, first aid, emergency care procedures and special health problems.
• Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medications as directed by physician and parent.
• Looks for conditions which might indicate the presence of communicable diseases; alerts district nurse, faculty, parents, physicians and public health authorities when necessary.
• Assists in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse/sexual abuse/neglect.
• Develops individual health plans for students with handicaps or chronic health conditions; assists in identifying students with special needs.
• Identifies and monitors students with extended illnesses/absences and corresponds with attendance clerk and parent concerning illness/absence.
• Coordinates health and social services for students between school, family physician, hospitals and community agencies.
• Researches illnesses and diseases, and consults with other nurses and health care professionals to determine appropriate care at school.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations concerning blood borne pathogens protocol.
• Participates in implementing a system for managing school emergencies and the conduct of actions to prevent both unintentional and intentional injury and/or disease occurrences.
• May serve as site coordinator for staff wellness programs; provides emergency care and first aid to staff as needed; provides referrals as appropriate; reads employee TB tests and sends results to appropriate persons/agency; maintains confidential staff health records for emergency use.
• Orders and maintains inventory of health room supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and distributes first aid kits for field trips and emergency situations; prepares and distributes mini-first aid kits for all staff members; prepares and maintains code blue equipment and supplies for emergencies.
• Compiles data for and prepares various reports and records required…