School Nurse

School Clinic NurseThis is professional nursing work in providing health services at a school clinic. An employee in this class is responsible for providing for the health needs of students during school hours.Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.Performs state mandated screenings and prepares reports.Provides direct nursing service for routine and emergency situations and prepares and maintains medical records.Applies considerable judgment and interpretation in unusual or nonstandard situations.Prepares parent referrals of students to physicians, social services, hospitals, and other health services.Confers with and advises school administrators regarding student health issues, including student medical concerns, parent medical concerns, health emergency procedures, and special education needs.Prepares and evaluates health care plans for students, as needed.Delivers health/medical training to bus drivers, food service staff, faculty, administrators, and other school staff.Participates in Medicaid billing process.Participates as a member of the IEP team and 504 committee.Collaborates with parents, medical providers, and LCPS staff to manage health issues safely and appropriately at school.QualificationsBelow are the minimum qualifications for this job:EducationBachelor's degree in NursingExperienceOne year of experience as a registered nurseLicensed and CertificationsLicensure as a Registered NurseKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of nursing and health care practices as applied to children and youthAbility to provide effective nursing and related health services for studentsAbility to keep abreast of medical practices in the fieldAbility to deal effectively with students requiring health assistanceAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to work cooperatively with othersPhysical Requirements:The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Reports To: PrincipalFLSA Status: ExemptMonths/Days/Hours: 10 Months/ 192 Days/ 7.5 HoursSalary Level: Scale B/Universal - Exempt Level 15Salary Range: $65,137-$82,328Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensationRemote Work Eligible: Yes/No/PartialCollective Bargaining Unit: Certified