School Nurse

York School District One • York, SC

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About The Position

Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students and emergency assistance to faculty according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Maintains student health records; performs limited health counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate of a certified nursing program.
• Must possess appropriate South Carolina certification as Registered Nurse
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with children.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts school health service, including physical examinations, immunizations, and tests for hearing and vision.
• Assumes responsibility for the selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Visits student homes when necessary.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program.
• Contacts homes of children referred by principals.
• Advises on modification of the educational program to meet the health needs of individual students.
• Prepares and submits reports as required.
• Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.
• Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Conducts all screenings required by law, for example, scoliosis.
• Assists with physical examinations for student-athletes.
• Prepares and administers school district exposure control plan for Bloodborne pathogens.

What This Job Offers

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