School Nurse

Lynchburg City Schools•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program, assisting with student well-being and completing health related tasks; does related work as required.

Requirements

Must have a valid state license as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, to practice professional nursing in Virginia.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
Love and respect for children.
Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
Desire to work with students and their families in under-resourced communities.
Verbal, written, and technological (computer/internet) skills.
Ability to build relationships and influence students, staff, community members & families.
Support teachers in the development of collaborative and co-teaching strategies.
Support teachers in the utilization of data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques.
Work with experienced staff in implementing positive discipline strategies.
Engage in best practices to support achievement in under-resourced communities.
Gain experience relationship building with students, staff professionals, and families.

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates student health records, immunization records, emergency information, and required reports.
Documents clinic services in the Student Information System.
Ensures compliance with confidentiality laws (HIPAA/FERPA), IDEA, diabetes care requirements, and other health regulations.
Performs related clerical duties (typing, filing, duplicating).
Administers medications and prescribed medical procedures with proper authorization.
Provides routine and emergency first aid; assists sick or injured students and staff until additional help arrives.
Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses in coordination with health authorities.
Provides health-related counseling sensitive to student needs.
Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until parent arrives.
May develop or assist with development of Individual Health Care Plans for students with medical conditions, including allergies; may educate appropriate staff on necessary components of such health care plan including criteria for medical emergencies and specific actions to take.
Informs and advises administrators and staff on student health issues, within privacy regulations.
Trains and maintains a list of staff as clinic backups in First Aid/CPR/Heimlich and medication administration.
Provides guidance and training to staff on procedures for students with special health needs, including IHCPs and emergency responses (e.g., allergies, diabetes).
Maintains and secures the school clinic, supplies, and medications (including controlled substances).
Develops or assists with Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs).
Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to a guidance counselor, school psychologist, physician, Child Protective Services, school administrator or health department officials.
Performs other health-related duties as assigned.