Registered NURSE; District Wide

School Nurse

The School Nurse must hold a current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of Louisiana and have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a registered nurse.

Reports To:

Principal

Supervises:
Students

Job Goal:
The school nurse shall be responsible for helping students achieve and maintain maximal health, thus allowing the individual student to function to the best of his/her capabilities - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially - by serving as an advocate for the student: promoting positive approaches to optimal health through counseling: identifying and remedying health problems; promoting understanding of chronic health problems and assisting the student, the family and school personnel in the location of appropriate resources for the remediation or modification of any conditions which adversely affect his/her well being.

The nurse shall, in the area of

The School Nurse

1. Cooperates with school administration and faculty in formulating policies, standards and objectives of the school health program.

The School Nurse

1. Maintains accurate health records and reports;

2. Works with allied agencies in providing medical services;

3. Develops and conducts programs of screening;

4. Conducts periodic health appraisals, evaluations, and maintains follow through on individual students;

5. Provides appropriate medical and follow-up services;

6. Acts as health consultant and resource person;

7. Assesses environment of health and safety;

8. Implements policies for emergency care, first aid and administration of medication in cooperation with medical and administrative personnel;

9. Acts as resource person for counseling with students regarding health career opportunities; and

10. Provides health counseling and guidance to pupils, parents, and school personnel.

11. Shall examine children and investigate cases of head lice (genus pediculus) when requested by administrators;

12. Participates in faculty meetings and serves on faculty committees; and

13. Performs such tasks as from time to time may be assigned by the Superintendent.

The School Nurse

1. Serves as liaison with parents, school and community;

2. Represents the school in health activities with professional organizations, civic groups and community agencies;

3. Coordinates all facets of the school health program within the school program and with the health program of the community; and

4. Adheres to Board policies and administrative rules and regulations.

The School Nurse

1. Maintains on-going self-evaluation of professional skills and abilities;

2. Plans for own professional growth and continuing education;

3. Participates in professional, educational, and health associations; and

4. Participates in in-service training for professional growth.

The School Nurse

1. Conducts an on-going evaluation of the school health program in terms of accepted standards and changing needs.

1. The nurse grows and develops through professional development as assigned and voluntarily to improve teaching and learning. Attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities. Uses active listening skills. Accepts and recognizes the value of the contribution of others.

2. The nurse shows professionalism in attitude and conduct Develops leadership and responsibility in colleagues and students if applicable. Demonstrates skills to receive and give constructive feedback. Identifies problems and issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions. Maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments. Uses verbal and non-verbal communication in a respectful manner.

Writes and speaks clearly and concisely for understanding. Develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for students. Represents the schools and district in a positive manner. Adheres to Lafourche Parish School Board employee dress code. Treats all stakeholders in a respectful and…