RN-Registered Nurse - Roving School Nurse

Reports To

Coordinator of Nursing Services

This is a certified position responsible for assisting LPNs and health aides in the daily clinic operation of their assigned school. A high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail are needed along with the ability to work with a wide range of professionals in the school setting and community. The certified roving nurse must be able to communicate effectively and to work independently within established guidelines in a timely manner.

• Licensed professional nurse preferably with a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, including a supervisory role.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to exercise assessment and critical thinking skills when delivering nursing services in the school setting.
• Maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in handling and dispersing information while applying new concepts and details quickly and adapting easily to change.

• Shall be responsible for the nature and quality of all nursing care that a student is given under the direction of the roving registered professional nurse in the school setting (K.A.R. 60-15-101).
• Assessment of the nursing needs, the plan of nursing action, implementation of the plan, and evaluation of the plan (K.A.R. 60-15-101).
• In fulfilling nursing care responsibilities, may perform the following (K.A.R. 60-15-101):
  • Serve as a health advocate for students receiving nursing care.
  • Counsel and teach students, families, and groups about health and illness.
  • Promote health maintenance.
  • Serve as a health consultant and a resource to teachers and administrators who are providing students with health services during school attendance hours.
  • Utilize nursing theories, communication skills, and the teaching-learning process to function as part of the interdisciplinary evaluation team.
  • As indicated, to ensure the delivery of nursing services to students attending USD 501, the roving professional nurse will:
    • Teach growth and development to fifth and sixth grade students.
    • Administer student medications with correct documentation.
    • Assist with emergency care for injuries and illness in the school setting.
    • Reconcile weekly nursing services reports.
    • Compile and ensure accuracy of quarterly reports and end-of-year reports.
    • Schedule and/or assist with screening programs for pediculosis, hearing/vision, height/weight.
    • Direct supervision of a diabetic management plan.
    • Conduct onsite visit for head injury/trauma neurology assessment.
    • Provide substitute clinic coverage in the absence of the LPN or health aide.
    • Notify the coordinator of nursing services whenever an ambulance is called.
    • Report absences to the coordinator of nursing services.
• Delegation (authorization) for unlicensed persons and/or licensed practical nurses to perform selected nursing tasks or procedures in the school setting under the direction of a registered professional nurse (K.A.R. 60-15-102).
  • Shall perform the following (K.A.R. 60-15-102):
    • Assess each student’s nursing care needs.
    • Individualize and sign plan of care before delegating any nursing task or procedure to an unlicensed person.
    • Individualize and sign plan of nursing care for each student who has one or more long-term or chronic health conditions requiring nursing interventions.
  • The registered professional nurse shall orient and instruct unlicensed persons and/or licensed practical nurses in the performance of the nursing task or procedure.
  • The registered professional nurse shall document in writing the unlicensed person’s demonstration of the competency necessary to perform the delegated task or procedure. The designated unlicensed person shall co-sign the documentation indicating the person’s concurrence with this competency evaluation (K.A.R. 60-15-102).
  • The registered professional nurse shall be accountable and responsible for the delegated nursing task or procedure; at least twice during the academic year, participate in joint evaluations of the services rendered; record services performed; and adequately supervise the performance of the delegated nursing task or procedure in…