Registered Nurse Extended School Year - 3.5 hours daily
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Extended School Year position is a part-time role requiring 3.5 hours daily. This role involves developing and implementing school health policies, monitoring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing program resources. The nurse will prepare health reports, collaborate with various agencies and school personnel for students in crisis, and provide direct patient care including first aid and medically prescribed services. Responsibilities also include maintaining health supplies, educating students and staff on health topics, conducting health screenings and appraisals, and performing follow-up evaluations. The nurse will also conduct home visits, communicate with parents, maintain confidential health records, and perform other duties as assigned under the supervision of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
Requirements
- Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) License
- Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
- Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
- Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
- Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
- Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
- Ability to develop and maintain health records on students.
- Ability to develop positive working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
Responsibilities
- Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program in collaboration with other district school nurse staff.
- Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
- Manage program allotment efficiently.
- Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.
- Collaborates with other child-support agencies and school personnel to provide for students in crisis or at risk.
- Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
- Maintains security of school health supplies.
- Instruct students in health education.
- Service as a resource person on health issues.
- Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.
- Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
- Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
- Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
- Conducts home visits when appropriate.
- Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
- Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Maintains duties and responsibilities under supervision of Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
