Nurse

Description We are currently seeking to hire a highly dedicated School Nurse. We strive to hire individuals who are determined to see all students succeed. Applicants must be committed to continuous improvement and skilled at fostering mutually respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. We look for individuals whose creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and professionalism are contagious. Preferred applicants will possess the following: - Working knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting school health services, public health issues, medical disorders and treatment, and child growth and development - Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and adults - Strong interest in promoting teamwork and collaboration - Experience in a school-based environment - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills - Excellent organization and time-management skills Duties of the Position: - Coordinate the District's health services to students and employees of the District and ensure that those District services comply with all Federal and State laws - Serve as health consultant to administrators, school personnel, parents and students in regard to health needs of students and employees - Supervise Health Aides within the school buildings in conjunction with Building Principals and the Director of Student Services - Provide professional development for teachers upon request through demonstration and presentation - Maintain immunization and physical health records per state statute and Board policy - Participate in IEP teams of students with special health problems - Coordinate screening programs - Supervise administration of medications by specific teachers or staff according to school policy - Be part of the health curriculum planning committee - Coordinate emergency nursing services - Train identified staff in first aid, CPR and use of the AED device - Work in cooperation with the Richland County Health Department - Document nursing services that qualify for MA billing - Serve on District-wide committees relevant to school health services - Maintain a daily log of health services rendered by the nurse and by those under their supervision Required license Number: Preference given to candidates with a school nursing license with DPI (license #7075), but not required