Job Description

Overview: The role of the School Nurse is to manage and coordinate the assigned school's health services program based on requirements established by school division policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statues; maintain and operate the school clinic. This position provides expertise and oversight of school health services and to promote health education. The school nurse advocates for the physical, emotional, mental, and social health of students. The School Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that he/she upholds the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant, and commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. Responsibilities:

D eveloping plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care

S erving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors

P roviding health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings

M onitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety

O verseeing infection control measures

A ctively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school

O verseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans

O verseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures

M aking decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance

P roviding health advice to school educational teams

A ssisting families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance

O ther duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

G raduation from NLN accredited school of nursing.

R egistered Nurse with current licensure in the State of Michigan.

B LS certification required.

A ttends unit conferences, in-service programs and continuing education activities to meet the organization’s expectations.

M inimum of one year of acute care nursing experience preferred

N ational Certified School Nurse credential preferred

 

K NOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

C omputer competency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

E xcellent oral and written communication skills.

M ust be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.

C linical nursing skills.

S ound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.

 

W ORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A bility to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

C onstant standing and walking

F requent lifting up to 25 lbs.

F requent sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision

O ccasional lifting to 100 lbs. or more

O ccasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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