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SalaryGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional nursing services at one or
more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health
records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems;
does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional nursing position
involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related
nursing services such as pupil health screening and notification of defects and
communicable disease control requiring judgment and skills. This position
differs from the certificated position of School Nurse-Teacher in that there is
no responsibility for either classroom instruction or guidance involved. The
work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician or School
Nurse-Teacher. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical
assistants.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening
examinations of students and employees;
Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees;
Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities;
Assists at school immunization clinics;
Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home,
doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency;
Inspects the school plant, playground and cafeteria and reports on general
safety and sanitary conditions;
Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health
supplies and equipment;
Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and School Nurse-Teachers
concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and
communicable disease;
Prepares records and reports as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of nursing principles
and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their
application; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and
personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices;
ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions;
ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with
students, teachers, parents and others; ability to carry out successfully the
measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional
and non-technical personnel; good observation; mental alertness; firmness;
initiative; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude
toward the sick; good moral character; good physical condition.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a school of nursing
approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such
department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for a license
issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Possession of the license at the time of appointment.
ADOPTED BY THE CHEMUNG COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ON 11/21/72.
