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Form of workA School Nurse can be either an RN or an LPN. The position pay depends on the licensure and experience of the applicant. Please scroll to the appropriate job description based on your licensure. This position is split between the Alternative Center for Educational Success (ACES) and the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC.)
POSITION TITLE:School Nurse - LPN
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)
- Graduate of an accredit school of nursing and licensed to practice in the state of Missouri
- Prior work in public school, public health, or related fields preferred
- Ability to perform duties within the Scope and Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice
- Ability to practice primary, secondary, and tertiary health prevention and social marketing
within the public health framework and focus
- Ability to initiate, monitor, and complete referrals related to individual health needs
- Performs position duties with minimal supervision
- Communicates effectively (written and verbal)
REPORTS TO: Health Services Coordinator & Building Principal
HOURS IN DUTY DAYS EXCLUDING LUNCH: 7.5
(Note: Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)
WORK DAY: Monday - Friday
(Note: Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)
CONTRACT DAYS WORKED: 9.25 months
FUNDING SOURCE:
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Position Goal: To support the educational success of each student by minimizing
absences, creating and promoting a climate of health and well being for students an
adults in his/her assigned school, the family system, and the larger community.
- Daily operation of the assigned health room, maintained in a clean, orderly, professional manner and stocked with all medical supplies.
- Provide age-appropriate, culturally, and ethnically sensitive care.
- Coordinate care across settings and among caregivers.
- Refer, coordinate, and monitor physical and mental health-related services.
- Provide outreach to children/families to access MOHealthNet services.
- Facilitate application to MOHealthNet services.
- Educate individuals and populations regarding healthy practices.
- Participate in developing and complete annual health services work plan.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to maximize education.
- Prepare and forward reports as required.
- Attend district and staff meetings and professional training as scheduled.
- Protect confidentiality of student health records in all formats.
- Provide supervision for UAP's in accordance S-BON Practice Standards.
- Maintain and protect electronic data base for student health records.
- Consult/communicate with appropriate school personnel.
- Consult/communicate with supervisors as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Health Service Coordinator or Building Administrator.
- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance that complies with District policies and rules.
- Demonstrate effective and positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students, and the community and the ability to work as a productive and solid member of the school district team.
- Must be able to collaborate with peers, possess a positive attitude and be flexible with change.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consult/communicate with appropriate community resource organizations.
- Other duties as assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
- Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
- Mental demands can include but are not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.
- Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
POSITION TITLE: School Nurse, RN
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Current license to practice Registered Professional Nursing in Missouri
- Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED
- Minimum six months experience in pediatric, public health, adult, and mental health nursing.
- Ability to perform duties within the Scope and Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice
- Ability to practice primary, secondary, and tertiary health prevention and social marketing
within the public health framework and focus
- Ability to initiate, monitor, and complete referrals related to individual health needs
- Performs position duties with minimal supervision
- Communicates effectively (written and verbal)
REPORTS TO: Health Services Coordinator & Building Principal
HOURS IN DUTY DAYS EXCLUDING LUNCH: 7.5
(Note: Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)
WORK DAY: Monday - Friday
(Note: Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)
CONTRACT DAYS WORKED: 9.25 months
FUNDING SOURCE:
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Position Goal: To support the educational success of each student by minimizing
absences, creating and promoting a climate of health and well being for students an
adults in his/her assigned school, the family system, and the larger community.
- Provide age-appropriate, culturally, and ethnically sensitive care.
- Coordinate care across settings and among caregivers.
- Refer, coordinate, and monitor physical and mental health-related services.
- Provide outreach to children/families to access MOHealthNet services.
- Facilitate application to MOHealthNet services.
- Educate individuals and populations regarding healthy practices.
- Participate in developing and complete annual health services work plan.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to maximize education.
- Prepare and forward reports as required.
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized working environment.
- Attend district and staff meetings and professional training as scheduled.
- Protect confidentiality of student health records in all formats.
- Provide supervision for UAP's in accordance S-BON Practice Standards.
- Maintain and protect electronic data base for student health records.
- Consult/communicate with appropriate school personnel.
- Consult/communicate with supervisors as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Health Service Coordinator or Building Administrator.
- Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance that complies with District policies and rules.
- Demonstrate effective and positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students, and the community and the ability to work as a productive and solid member of the school district team.
- Must be able to collaborate with peers, possess a positive attitude and be flexible with change.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consult/communicate with appropriate community resource organizations.
- Other duties as assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
- Physical demands can include but are not limited to: Exerts up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
- Mental demands can include but are not limited to: Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.
- Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
