Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Responsibility:

• Responsible for administering primary health care for illnesses, injuries, dental and mental health problems

• Holds regularly scheduled sick-call

• Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness; administers medications and treatments in accordance with authorized physicians Standing Orders

• Makes referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services based upon assessment of the students physical and/or emotional needs

• Provides follow-up care, treatment or relay ·of information by telephone and/or interview on illness, injuries, dental problems, test results, etc. by contacting parents, clinics, physicians, mental health providers, etc.

• Counsels, educates, and trains students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of

• pregnancy, STDs and HIV

• Counsels students about matters relevant to their vocational and academic performance and other related concerns to encourage and motivate them to succeed in the classroom and after graduation

• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have current state license to practice independently in the state services are provided.