Cleveland Middle School Nurse

Cleveland City Schools • Cleveland, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To monitor the medical needs of students and administer medications required for students; develop health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and accommodation requirements; administer and/or coordinate screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.) of students. To provide support for staff and students in the health and wellness curriculum.

Requirements

• Current, valid LPN or RN certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents
• Ability to maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the District or Supervisor of Coordinated School Health
• Maintains the school-based health clinic and telemedicine
• Administers first aid and care to ill or injured students and staff as stipulated by District policies and procedures
• Documents nursing interventions on computer software
• Provides reports as required by Coordinated School Health
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students and records data on PowerSchool
• Identifies students with chronic illnesses, conditions which could result in emergency care and those students who will self-administer and self-monitor medications and/or procedures while at school
• Prepares Individual Health Care Plans on those students with chronic illness or that require self-administration and self-monitoring of medications and/or procedures while at school
• Assumes responsibility for monitoring student immunizations as required by law
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring completion of student and staff injury reports
• Assumes responsibility for completion of faculty/staff workers’ comp documentation
• Performs vision and hearing screening as needed with appropriate follow-up
• Administers medication to students according to District policies and guidelines
• Keeps principal informed of any health-related issues in the school community
• Orders supplies for the clinic through the Coordinated School Health Office
• Attends nursing in-service programs
• Maintains capability of securing EMS support via 911
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the principal and/or nursing supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed