Registered Nurse

Mandan Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for a school nurse position. This is a 10 month position (August through May each year); 30 hours per week. Benefit packages included.
Position Summary:
The job of Nurse is done for the purpose of assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment. The school nurse delegates appropriate nursing interventions to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). This position reports to Superintendent/Principal.
Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers mandated screenings (except for Special Education Nurse) (e.g. vision, hearing, asthma, anaphylaxis assessment, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies (e.g. medical management for individual student care, staff training, referrals for care, gathering immunizations, etc.) for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts site assessments (e.g. health issues, student health records, emergency preparedness, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and/or providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.
• Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (except for Special Education Nurse) (e.g. health education, nutritional workshops, hand washing head lice control, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
• Coordinates staff wellness initiatives (except for Special Education Nurse) (e.g. flu shot, blood drives, bone density scans, cholesterol screenings, etc.) for the purpose of assisting staff in achieving the highest possible health and well-being.
• Directs the work of assigned UAPs, fieldwork nursing students, interns, and instructional assistants using guidelines established by the North Dakota Department of Health and MPS for the purpose of providing guidance and ensuring that program objectives are achieved.
• Directs work of personnel (e.g. UAP's, fieldwork nursing students, interns, instructional assistants, etc.) for the purpose of assuring the quality of health care delivery, providing training & guidance, and ensuring that program objectives are achieved.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunization compliance, emergency medication log, transportation health plans, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams (e.g. IEP, 504 Plans, school nurse group meetings, classroom education, etc.) for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on student's health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Performs knowledge and skill-based assessments (e.g. students with chronic diseases, etc.) for the purpose of providing individual education and training in chronic disease management.
• Provides training on a variety of health-related subjects (e.g. EpiPen, allergies, seizures, diabetes/insulin, playground safety, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, medication management, policies and procedures, substance abuse, growth and development, hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining student safety conducive to learning and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Researches a variety of topics relating to health and medical care (e.g. wellness, nutrition, treatment protocols, childhood diseases, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Transports supplies and equipment to school sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Monitor compliance with state immunization requirements and work with the building principal to ensure that all students are either immunized or have the necessary exemption paperwork in place.

Reports to:

• Principal
• Superintendent

Physical Demands and Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Qualifications:

• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse by the ND Board of Nursing and a valid ND driver's license.

Application Procedures
Please attach a resume to your electronic application. All application material must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Application form and resume should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.
Employment requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.
A state and federal background check will be conducted on the final candidate.