School Nurse

Deadline: May 12, 2024
District/Organization: Genesee Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Certificated Salary Schedule

Position Details

The School Nurse is responsible for the coordination and development of a health program in the assigned area of responsibility. Communicates the health needs of students to administrators, supervisors, and staff. The School Nurse may coordinate the activities of a licensed practical nurse/nurse aide in the assigned area.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

Administers medication, or coordinates the administration of medication by designated staff.
Monitors the effects of medication on students and coordinates the collection of information regarding medication needs of students.
Maintains and updates individual medical and health records for students/staff.
Communicates with students, parents, and staff on health needs for individual students and general health promotion.
Conducts in-service training for staff on proper medical/health care procedures to be utilized in the care of students.
Coordinates and delivers in-service training for staff relative to the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Has primary responsibility to implement and/or coordinate student health care procedures in accordance with district operating procedures and acts as a team member in planning for student/staff health care.
May administer and/or recommend first aid treatment to students and staff.
Refers students and staff needing further attention to appropriate agencies or medical specialists, and communicates such referrals to administration.
Monitors and distributes medical and first aid supplies.
Monitors medical conditions of students and staff such as temperatures, seizures, injuries, and communicable diseases.
Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining the clinic.
Coordinates and/or conducts medical screening tests for students including vision, hearing, and scoliosis, and tuberculin screening for staff.
May be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of behavior management procedures for students.
Consults, counsels, and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students, and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
Participates in staff development and in-service activities.
Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

E-mail: gisdhr@geneseeisd.org