School Based Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: Provides and supports consultation and training for school staff that performs or assists with medical procedures ordered by a physician. Provides training and/or written information to staff concerning student's written health plans. Performs reviews of student immunization records for schools, as needed. Assists school staff with understanding of immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data. Provides support to students, staff, and parents in regards to medical plans of care. Screens health appraisals for students. Attends workshops and other educational programs to increase nursing knowledge and skills. Provides follow-up evaluations on students, as required; recommends corrective action where problems are identified. Serves as the coordinator for health planning for the school in conjunction with students, families, school staff, and physicians. Based on referral, requests appropriate physician's orders, and develop Individual Health Plans and/or Emergency Medical Plans for student with chronic diseases who require special measures or activity restrictions in a school. Trains designated staff in administering medications and first aid per approved guidelines. Utilizes advanced assessment skills in autonomous situations to make nursing judgments regarding complex student needs. Coordinates with health organizations in partnership with the school. Submits pertinent reports to the District and State in a timely fashion. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Minimum Training, Experience and Requirements: State of North Carolina Registered Nursing license National Board Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) and certification by the American Nurses Association (ANA) or the Association of School Nurses (NASA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of North Carolina requirements Prefer experience in school health Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Physical Requirements: Data Conception Interpersonal Communication Language Ability Intelligence Verbal Aptitude Numerical Aptitude Form/Spatial Aptitude Motor Coordination Manual Dexterity Interpersonal Temperament Physical Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration. General knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Skill in counseling and motivating students. Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the effectiveness of student programs. Ability to coordinate the efforts of support services personnel and outside agencies. Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs. Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from them. Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.