The nurse assesses, plans, and evaluates health disorders among students and provides instruction in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. The nurse must evaluate the physical conditions of students and staff and refer them to appropriate resources as needed. Decisions made by the nurse require discretionary judgment and analysis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program. • Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. • Initiates program changes as needed. • Manages program allotment efficiently. • Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department. • Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program. • Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program. • Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services. • Maintains security of school health supplies. • Serves as a resource person on health issues. • Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers. • Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff. • Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required. • Follows through with corrective action where problems are identified. • Conducts home visits when appropriate. • Corresponds with parents on health needs of children. • Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data. • Initiates case management as needed for students. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Considerable knowledge of health disorders and recommended treatment. • Considerable knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development. • Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies. • Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services. • Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served. • Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease. • Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources. • Ability to develop and maintain health records on students. • Ability to develop positive working relationships. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Completion of training necessary for licensing as a registered nurse as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Active NC Nursing License. Experience in pediatrics and/or public health nursing preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This employee must be certified by the American Nurses' Association (ANA) and/or the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) within 3 years of hire date as a school nurse. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirement: Ability to lift and/or carry 30 lbs. Must be able to work in an office atmosphere for the duration of the work day. Interpersonal Communication: Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information including giving instructions to subordinates and receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors. Language Ability: Fluent in the English language. Ability to correspond in both verbal and written communication. Intelligence: Ability to apply principles or rational systems as applied to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or scheduled form. Verbal Aptitude: Comfortable with public speaking. Ability to dictate correspondence. Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Numerical Aptitude: Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, and to determine percentages and decimals. Motor Coordination: Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and typical office equipment. Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. Physical Communication: Must be able to communicate via a telephone and a computer. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of mathematical aptitude. Knowledge of business letter writing and memos. Knowledge of planning principles. Skills in operating a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and desktop publishing applications. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to compile and summarize information. Ability to resolve problem situations with sound judgment. Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette. Ability to maintain confidentiality in matters relating to the school system. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments. Ability to compose correspondence independently. Ability to work in the absence of supervision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,841.46 - $6,787.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- BSN (Required)
- RN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Monroe, NC 28112: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person