Special Education Direct Care School Nurse 1.0FTE JobID: 10758

• Position Type:

  Nurse/ Nurse

• Date Posted:

  1/8/2024

• Location:

  District Wide

• Date Available:

  ASAP

• Closing Date:

  UNTIL FILLED

    

Duties & Responsibilities:(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Provide direct skilled nursing care to individual student(s) as established in the IEP (this care may include riding the school bus with the student)

• Collaborate with the IEP team to develop and implement the IEP.

• Assess student physical and emotional health on an ongoing basis.

• Collaborate with the school nurse to plan and develop individualized health plans and emergency plans for the provision of health services at school.

• Plan for and provide first aid and emergency care to the student(s) throughout the school day.

• In collaboration with the school nurse, supervise the care of the student(s) with special health care needs, including training district staff as necessary.

• Maintain student health records.

• Maintain regular communication with the building school nurse.

• Maintain confidentiality with respect to student and parent right to privacy.

• Act as a liaison between parents, school personnel, physicians and agencies in school medical matters.

• Assume responsibility for the immediate care to student(s) who have suffered injury or emergency illness, and administer first aid in accordance with established procedures when necessary: including awareness and implementation of district and/or building disaster plans as necessary.

• Act as an advisor within the building in matters of student health needs and maintaining sanitary and safe conditions.

• Participate in in-service training programs.

• Attend meetings, conferences and staffing regarding student health and health services.

• Dispense medications and keep accurate records regarding medications.

• Train school staff as necessary related to student(s) health condition(s) and healthcare needs.

• Maintain and update health and emergency information data on the student(s).

• Monthly check and restock of health supplies; e.g. multiple first aid bag/kits in buildings, AED's.

• Make sure all cumulative health and immunization records are up to date and compliant with state law a school district policy.

• Participate in district nurse committee work, in-service training and monthly nurse meetings.

• Infant/Child/Adult CPR certification required.

• Assist the District Head Nurse and building school nurse where appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• Valid Iowa R.N. License from the Iowa Board of Nursing AND if holds a BSN the Endorsement [175] from Iowa Board of Educational Examiners can make individual eligible for Teacher Quality Funds.

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.

• Ability to physically lift 50lbs, bend, stoop, push/pull, walk, twist, and kneel.

  Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Current certification in CPR for Health Professionals.

• An ability and desire to work with children, parents, administrators, staff, and the community to better the total educational process of the district.

• Experience working with children, desired.

• Willingness to make home visits as necessary or requested.

• Knowledge of Iowa Nurse Delegation grid.

• Knowledge of HIPPA/FERPA laws.

• Computer skills required to input and gather data in Infinite Campus, Ability to use Microsoft Outlook.

• Participate in continuing education and professional meetings.