School Nurse - RN required
About The Position
The prime objective of the position is to provide for the health and safety of our students. The school nurses of Muscatine School District met in 2000 and reviewed Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Effective Teaching which contains four domains and twenty-two elements. The nurses adopted the following as their expectations. The district supports this effort and has adopted them as the evaluation criteria and guiding principles for our nurses. Core Expectations: Health services planning and preparation School nurse displays comprehensive understanding of health and wellness. School nurse displays basic knowledge of nursing process. School nurse assesses each individual’s knowledge and abilities; and encourages self-management of health needs. School nurse displays basic knowledge of the diversity of cultural heritage of each individual and incorporates that information into health interventions. The value of wellness is recognized and wellness programming is incorporated into practice. School nurse is aware of school, district and community health resources; and how to access their services. Health plans are designed and implemented to facilitate management of individual health needs. School nurse displays basic knowledge of human growth and development. The health services environment: School nurse interactions reflect warmth, caring and mutual respect. Confidentiality is maintained within the health services environment and school setting. School nurse acts as a resource person for obtaining and evaluating health education materials. Muscatine Community School District policies and procedures are adhered to. School nurse provides supervision for secretaries and aides. Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters. Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures. Conducts training for students and staff related to handicap, health, and hygiene. Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools. Trains secretaries and health associates in the administration of medications. Maintains school, state, and federal records as required by appropriate code. Efficient systems for maintenance of health records and secure storage of medications are in place. Emergency and non-emergency interactions are effectively managed utilizing nursing process. Health services interventions/health education/wellness: School nurse communicates clearly and accurately via written and oral means. School nurse refers and engages community and school resources as indicated. School nurse provides appropriate health education and wellness opportunities to individuals and/or groups. Professional practice is within Muscatine Community School District policies and procedures as well as Iowa Board of Nursing regulations. Professional responsibilities: School nurses practice within the regulations of the Iowa Board of Nursing, including licensure. All elements of practice reflect nursing process. School nurse’s system for maintaining health services records is accurate and effective. School nurse participates in Medicaid administrative claiming. School nurse communicates with families, staff, community and education teams as appropriate and in a timely manner. School nurse participates in and contributes to school and district activities. School nurse participates in professional growth opportunities. Support and collaboration characterize all professional relationships.
Requirements
- Must possess appropriate credentials from State of Iowa to be under contract with a public school district in Iowa.
- Current License to practice nursing in the State of Iowa
- Iowa Driver’s License
- CPR Certification
- Ability to get along with a variety of people
- Satisfactory completion of license requirements.
- Computer proficient
- Working with students
- Technology available in the buildings
- Computers and grade-level appropriate software.
- Human relation skills and good interpersonal relations are expected.
- Ability to work within an organization for the greater good is expected.
Responsibilities
- Provide for health and safety of students.
- Develop and communicate school health care plans.
- School health office coverage, including assessment, medication administration, staff/parent communication.
- Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
- Conduct training for students and staff related to handicap, health, and hygiene.
- Maintain school, state, and federal records as required.
- Communicate with families, staff, community and education teams.
- Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians
- Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention.
- Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters.
- Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
- Trains secretaries and health associates in the administration of medications.
- Efficient systems for maintenance of health records and secure storage of medications are in place.
- Emergency and non-emergency interactions are effectively managed utilizing nursing process.
- School nurse communicates clearly and accurately via written and oral means.
- School nurse refers and engages community and school resources as indicated.
- School nurse provides appropriate health education and wellness opportunities to individuals and/or groups.
- School nurses practice within the regulations of the Iowa Board of Nursing, including licensure.
- All elements of practice reflect nursing process.
- School nurse’s system for maintaining health services records is accurate and effective.
- School nurse participates in Medicaid administrative claiming.
- School nurse participates in and contributes to school and district activities.
- School nurse participates in professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
