School Nurse-RN

Sapulpa Public Schools•Sapulpa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To organize and administer a health service that provides the best educational opportunity and encourages positive health choices for each student. This service will minimize absences due to illness and create a climate of health and well being in the schools. This is a PRIMS Grant position and duration will be determined based on funding availability.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma
Certified with the Oklahoma State Department of Education

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care, first aid, assessment, and health services to students in accordance with school district policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and maintains accurate health records.
Participates in health screenings, immunization compliance, health education, and school wellness activities.
Maintains professional nursing standards and participates in required training and continuing education.
Oversees immunization and health records in each school.
Interprets and reports state requirements for immunizations and screenings.
Coordinates health screenings and prevention education as needed or when required following established standards of care and resources such as CDC, AAP, NASN, Oklahoma State Department of Education and Department of Health.
Communicates with parents and health providers as needed regarding students with medical conditions or health concerns.
Coordinates written health plans and is part of the multidisciplinary team that meets with teachers and other staff as needed including IEP and 504 plans.
Promotes healthy behaviors in students, staff and their families through education, prevention and referral resources when appropriate.
Prevents communicable disease by following standards of practice and communicating with school staff and parents when appropriate following county and state recommendations for follow-up.
Assesses student illness and injury when available and communicates with staff and parent or guardian as to recommendations when referral or exclusion from school is needed according to school policy.
Participates with other staff in developing and implementing wellness and safety policies.
Coordinates staff training and delegation of medical procedures when needed.
Accurately documents Medicaid-eligible school health services in EdPlan Health and completes required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Maintains confidentiality and submits documentation within established timelines.