School Health Nurse - Wolfe County High School
About The Position
Provides nursing services in the school setting according to LHD protocols. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at [email protected]. CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Provides nursing functions and services to individuals in the school setting, focusing on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. The nurse in this classification would receive job specific training in the requirements and scope of practice of the various assigned health department programs and services. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.
Requirements
- Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).
- Must maintain current RN licensure in Kentucky or compact state.
- Must complete required annual updates.
- May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.
Responsibilities
- Conducts nursing assessments and assists with community assessments and epidemiological investigations, as appropriate, using CCSG service guidelines
- Develops and implements a plan of care based upon identified health risks
- Provides basic nursing care to the client consistent with the Core Clinical Service Guide, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, established policies, procedures and licensing laws
- Documents services provided to the client according to standards of the CCSG and Administrative Reference (AR)
- Maintains confidentiality and privacy according to guidelines
- Develops and conducts educational counseling and teaching activities for individual clients and families, and communities.
- Provides or assists in providing a variety of nursing services to particular at-risk or high-risk populations or populations with limited access to care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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