Pinon Elementary School Nurse (.2)

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse ensures comprehensive delivery of health services to students and provides age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care in a safe environment. The nurse educates parents and staff about healthy practices and treatment conditions, coordinates continuity of care between settings and caregivers, manages medical information, and communicates with students, staff, parents, care providers, and the community. The position serves Pinon Elementary School and works under the direction of the Lead Nurse and Principal(s). It is a 9-month position scheduled for 1.4 hours per day. The nurse implements district and state health policies, identifies student health concerns, delivers emergency care, manages health and immunization records and medication procedures, and supports students with health conditions affecting learning. The role also contributes to school health programs, committees, training, budgets, and coordination with community health professionals. Some duties may change to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduation from a registered nursing program.
Licensure as a school nurse by the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Knowledge of nursing processes and theory, standard nursing practices and procedures, immunization requirements, communicable-disease prevention and control, HIPAA/FERPA regulations, health screening methods, and CPR.
Knowledge of district health-service policies and procedures, Special Education procedures (IEP and 504), classroom-teaching methods, and state and federal guidelines affecting student access to healthcare.
Ability to use audiometers, otoscopes, electronic sphygmomanometers, electronic thermometers, computerized record keeping, vision-screening equipment, and other medical equipment required by students' needs.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, families, staff, community agencies, and healthcare providers.
Flexibility, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills when working in person and by telephone with diverse populations.
Ability to meet deadlines and submit reports promptly.
Valid driver's license and private transportation; must maintain both.
Ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation, and at times bend, squat, and reach.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 40 pounds and to assist injured students and staff by positioning or moving them in emergencies according to established procedures.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
Regular exposure to disease and injury.
Must complete a post-offer/pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
At least 2 years of experience in school nursing, community health, or public health.
Bilingual English–Spanish.

Responsibilities

Implement local district and state health policies and procedures.
Identify student health problems through screening, assessment, and evaluation, and make appropriate referrals.
Make home visits when needs arise.
Maintain student health and immunization records and perform appropriate follow-up.
Provide emergency care and first aid for students and employees.
Authorize student exclusion and re-admission related to infectious and contagious diseases.
Serve as a consultant and resource to staff, parents, and medically fragile students, including identifying community resources.
Advise teachers and consult with parents about health matters and student health screening concerns.
Attend or serve on committee meetings and conferences regarding health services and curriculum.
Participate in SST, IEP, and 504 meetings when a student's health condition affects learning.
Participate in in-service training, workshops, and continuing education to maintain credentials and competency.
Consult on school health, safety, health education, and sanitary conditions.
Assist the Principal and Lead Nurse with other health-related assignments.
Respond to emergencies at other SFPS campuses.
Assist in supervising, training, and delegating assignments, medication administration, and procedures to medically fragile health assistants.
Develop and implement individual healthcare plans.
Manage and oversee implementation of the District medication policy.
Review, administer, and document immunizations as appropriate, and work in immunization clinics.
Attend mandatory in-service training meetings.
Participate in the ongoing operation of school-based health centers and act as a leader when appropriate.
Assist in preparing and administering a health services budget and seek outside funding opportunities for district and campus health programs.
Lead the establishment of a school health service advisory committee with school, student, parent, and community-provider representation.
Develop and implement research projects to obtain pertinent health information and develop and implement relevant programs.
Use nursing processes to develop program goals, objectives, action steps, and assessments.
Coordinate planning with interdisciplinary colleagues at national, state, and local levels for the coordinated school health service program.
Mentor new district school nurses and coordinate with local community health professionals, including student nurses and other health professionals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and safety, environmental, facility, and computer-security requirements.