Job Description:  School Nurse

Reports to:  Building Principal, School Nurse Department Head, Director of Student Services

General Summary:  Licensed RN from an accredited college. Experience in nursing of children and adolescents highly desirable. Responsible for delivering health services at building level in accordance with the Millard Public Schools guidelines and policies. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment is essential.

 Essential Functions:

1. Knows and complies with district policies, rules, and procedures.
2. Knows and complies with state laws, regulations, and recommendations regarding school health and nursing services.
3. Practices professional nursing in the school setting according to the parameters and definitions of the Nurse Practice Act in the State of Nebraska.
4. Serves as a consultant to students, parents, teachers, administrators and others.
5. Plans, implements, and collects data through health screening program including referrals for professional evaluation and diagnosis.
6. Provides professional supervision, direction and monitoring for the medication administration program and assures the competency of unlicensed persons who provide medications to students at school in accordance with the Medication Aid Act and within the scope of practice of the professional Registered Nurse.
7. Develops and implements individualized health care plans for all students as needed and supervises their care.
8. Maintains accurate health records, reports and documentation.
9. Supervises the activities of the school health office in a professional manner, assuring quality practice, accountability, confidentiality and accuracy of documentation.
10. Promotes appropriate skills development, communication and teamwork in a positive working relationship with other building employees and health room team.
11. Participates in building committees as a nursing/health professional.
12. Serves as a liaison between physicians, community agencies, families and school personnel and students.
13. Supervises and trains health care para-professionals.
14. Contributes to the development of school nursing practice by participation in nursing organizations, staff development, health services teams and committee activities. This includes mandatory and punctual attendance at School Nurse Meeting, Team meetings, and Committee Meetings.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, the district head nurse and the building administration.

Qualifications:

1. Education Level:  RN

2. Certification or Licensure:  Valid Nebraska License as a registered nurse and valid current CPR Certificate.

3. Experience Desired:  Experience as a school nurse or pediatric nurse preferred

4. Other Requirements:  Possess skills necessary to perform responsibilities.

Special Requirements:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor and building principal (or superintendent).