High School Nurse

POSITION TITLE: School Nurse
CONTRACT: 9 months (190 Days)
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse ( including ASN, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP) or a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification
• Minimum of one year prior nursing experience preferred
• Experience with the pediatric population preferred

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Head of School
JOB GOALS: To serve as a wellness provider by treating students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide healthcare to students
• Coordinate vision, hearing, and orthopedic screenings and health assessments
• Write referrals for health services
• Develop and monitor health plans for students
• Maintain a safe, clean, and confidential Health Room
• Promote programs on health-education and immunization
• Maintain clinical records and medications
• Use technical devices and tools, especially the Student Information System, effectively
• Coordinate vision, hearing, and orthopedic screenings and health assessments
• Provide emergency aid to students and school staff
• Assist teachers in instructing students in health and nutrition education
• Arrange for health coverage for student field trips as needed
• Assess the overall condition of an injured or ill child and take appropriate action, providing skillful management of childhood emergencies until additional assistance is available
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and timely with parents, students, colleagues, and supporting healthcare professionals using the most appropriate mode of communication

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Problem solving, particularly
• Analysis of situations
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Working collaboratively and independently as needed
• Exercise good judgment
• Employ good decision-making skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending
• Walking on level grounds, halls, and stairwells
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

ATTIRE
Appropriate attire for the nursing profession