GLENPOOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title: School Nurse

Reports to: Site Principal/Director of Teaching and Learning

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Calendar: 9 Month

 

SUMMARY: The school nurse possesses the critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to assess the nursing/health care needs of students and staff.  The school nurse promotes the optimum health of students to achieve their individualized educational goals.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

 

• Adherence to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act
• Assesses and evaluates physical, psychosocial needs of students and staff
• Establishes and implements individual health care plans for students with special needs
• Participates in parent/staff conferences of students with special needs
• Provides health counseling for students, staff and parents
• Establishes and maintains liaison between school and community in all health related areas
• Provides information and expertise as resource person in health instruction and referral service
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures
• Administers medication and treatment
• Maintains health records on all students
• Reviews student immunization records and maintains an immunization schedule for students to complete immunization requirements as required by the State Immunization Law
• Implements policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious diseases or conditions
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in school
• Conducts health screening programs
• Maintains inventory and order health supplies and materials
• Conducts health related training for students
• Completes accident/incident reports on student, employees and others
• Documents all health services provided for staff and students
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree or diploma in nursing

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Current Nursing License from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and Valid Oklahoma School Nurse Certificate.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and new treatment modalities to nursing practice; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and the community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demanded described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee will occasionally be required to reach forward or above the head more than the average person will.  Ability to visit various building throughout the district.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move and push up to 90 pounds, such as students in wheelchairs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.”

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person is.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.”