School Nurse (25/26) - Prairieview

Waukee Community School District • Waukee, IA

9d

About The Position

Position Criteria Registered nurse with valid Iowa licensure - BSN preferred Iowa BOEE Statement of Professional Recognition preferred or willing to obtain Current CPR certification or willing to obtain Performance Criteria Participate in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures. Maintain and acquire accurate and complete health records. Manage time and resources in the provision of school health services. Assess and document health and development status of students by planning and implementing health appraisals and screenings. Identify specific health conditions which can have an impact on learning and support health needs as outlined in student Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Section 504 plans, and/or Individualized Health Plans (IHP). Mitigate the outbreak and spread of infectious and communicable diseases. Participate in developing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Provide emergency care when needed. Administer and record medications. Provide support for medical crisis intervention in the school setting. Consult with Student Health Services Manager, Administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school district informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students. Initiate the health referral process and serve as liaison among school, home and community. Act as consultant and resource to the faculty in the planning and implementation of the health curriculum. Provide health counseling to individual students, groups of students, families and school personnel with effective communication and effectively building relationships. Compile health materials and distribute as necessary. Train, supervise, delegate and evaluate non-licensed personnel assigned to dispense medications and provide other services.

Requirements

• Registered nurse with valid Iowa licensure
• Current CPR certification or willing to obtain

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Iowa BOEE Statement of Professional Recognition preferred or willing to obtain

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures.
• Maintain and acquire accurate and complete health records.
• Manage time and resources in the provision of school health services.
• Assess and document health and development status of students by planning and implementing health appraisals and screenings.
• Identify specific health conditions which can have an impact on learning and support health needs as outlined in student Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Section 504 plans, and/or Individualized Health Plans (IHP).
• Mitigate the outbreak and spread of infectious and communicable diseases.
• Participate in developing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Provide emergency care when needed.
• Administer and record medications.
• Provide support for medical crisis intervention in the school setting.
• Consult with Student Health Services Manager, Administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school district informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students.
• Initiate the health referral process and serve as liaison among school, home and community.
• Act as consultant and resource to the faculty in the planning and implementation of the health curriculum.
• Provide health counseling to individual students, groups of students, families and school personnel with effective communication and effectively building relationships.
• Compile health materials and distribute as necessary.
• Train, supervise, delegate and evaluate non-licensed personnel assigned to dispense medications and provide other services.

Benefits

• IPERS retirement account
• 403B Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) - $50 per month contribution for certified staff
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additonal cost)
• Generous leave package including personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $175 (dependent on work shoe required and position)
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare at cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children
• Mileage is reimbursed for approved work-related travel in your personal vehicle completed during scheduled work hours

What This Job Offers

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