1:1 School Nurse
About The Position
The 1:1 School Nurse supports a student’s health, safety, and well-being during the school day and school activities, including transitions and transportation to and from school. The nurse assesses the student’s health status as it relates to their needs, administers physician-directed medications and treatments, responds to emergencies, and collaborates with the building nurse, parents, school staff, and administrators to develop and carry out an individualized health plan. The position also maintains confidential student records, communicates with relevant stakeholders, provides health education, and helps uphold applicable school and health policies. The role is listed for Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and reports to the Building Administrator for school and educational matters and the Nursing Coordinator for health and medical issues.
Requirements
- Current Indiana state registered nurse license.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Determine the student’s health status through vital signs and physical assessment as it relates to the student’s needs.
- Administer medications or treatments as directed by the student’s physician or physicians.
- Respond to emergencies by providing first aid and coordinating with emergency services as needed.
- Collaborate with the building nurse and parents to create an individualized health plan.
- Collaborate with school staff and administrators to implement care outlined in the individualized health plan.
- Complete and maintain confidential student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Maintain communication with administration, school staff, and parents.
- Provide health education to students, parents, and staff on pertinent health issues.
- Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and school board and state board of health policies.
- Ensure the student’s safety and well-being during school activities and transitions, including transportation to and from school.
- Continue professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
- Attend nursing meetings scheduled by the Nursing Coordinator that fall on scheduled workdays.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or principal.
- Nurture positive relationships with superiors, subordinates, and peers, and demonstrate respect for them.
- Support corporation decisions and direction regarding policy and administrative directives.
- Work as a team player.
- Handle sensitive issues tactfully and professionally.
- Address concerns and offer suggestions appropriately and confidentially.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
