School Nurse

Paramount Schools of Excellence•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the PSOE School Nurse is to assess, educate and intervene as needed to maximize classroom time, minimize absences due to illness, and support a healthy school environment, while respecting the dignity and rights of the patient/client regardless of socioeconomic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problems.

Requirements

IN registered Nursing License
Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting school health services
Current certification as an RN
Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees.
Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite.

Nice To Haves

Previous pediatric and school environment experience
Must demonstrate a genuine interest in the PSOE student population and its health needs.
Ability to organize a health office and manage time
Proficiency in technology.
Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to charter schools.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Maintains compliance with State and Board of Education regulations.
Implements school programs regarding physical examinations, immunization, and sight and hearing testing.
Provides first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for ill and injured students.
Implements Board policy regarding the exclusion and readmission of students with respect to certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
Will maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
Assist in developing an individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed, which includes: specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions with clear actions unique to students’ needs and for incorporation into the student’s individualized educational plan (IEP).
Reports to parents, school district personnel and physicians, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
May be called on to provide health education to students as requested.
Collaborate with students, parents, school district staff and community agencies to safeguard continuity of care for students.
Participate in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive school health program.
May serve as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).
Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.