School Nurse - Newberry Community School

The organization • Newberry, FL

11h

About The Position

School Nurse Newberry Community School is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services for students and support a safe and healthy learning environment.

Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an approved accredited nursing school.
• Current Florida LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license OR Current Florida RN (Registered Nurse) license.
• Current American Heart Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Knowledge of public health nursing as it applies to the public school system
• Ability to observe students for health patterns that may affect healthy development
• Ability to carry out nursing care plans for students with chronic health conditions and implement required interventions
• Ability to administer student medications in accordance with state law and Board policies
• Strong listening, speaking, and writing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and community agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric or public health experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the school clinic area for use, assuring safety, cleanliness and adequate stocking of supplies.
• Coordinate, perform, document and report results of required student health screenings.
• Provide to parents a list of possible community & state agencies available to assist in health care needs.
• Assist and educate parents on how to acquire health insurance, free or low cost health care as needed.
• Document health interventions and medications provided to students in appropriate nursing format.
• Contact parent/guardian as needed.
• Provide routine first aid and health procedures, including proper referral of serious illnesses or injury.
• Administer CPR if indicated in emergency situations.
• Refer suspected child abuse following appropriate School Board policies.
• Assist students with required medications, documenting according to established guidelines.
• Support and participate in health screening activities, special clinics and staff meetings as directed.
• Administer and store medications following school and county policies.
• Review health records and immunization for compliance.
• Maintain a current list of students with acute and/or chronic conditions.
• Provide nursing assessment and health appraisals of students to identify existing or potential health problems, communicable disease or other conditions affecting school performance.
• Serve as a health liaison between home and school.
• Assist school personnel with completion of incident/accident reports.
• Assist students in transferring from wheelchair to alternate position with assistance of other staff members.
• Serve on school/district committees as required or appropriate.
• Adhere to applicable safety standards as provided in School Health Services Handbook.
• Attend all staff meetings and workshops.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to Board policies and departmental procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the public, staff members, students, parents, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate support for the school district and its goals and priorities.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Follow attendance, punctuality and proper dress rules.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding health/school/workplace matters.
• Maintain expertise in assigned area.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards.
• Participate in cross-training activities as required.
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• Prepare all required reports and maintain updated and accurate records.
• Represent the District in a positive and professional manner.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work beyond the 40-hour week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree