School Nurse @ Washburn Rural High School

School Nurse @ Washburn Rural High School

24 Sep 2024
Kansas, Topeka, 66601 Topeka USA

School Nurse @ Washburn Rural High School

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Job Description

TITLE: High School Nurse

SALARY:$23.20-$33.20/hour (wage determined by years of relevant experience)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:8 hours/day,185 days/year (approximately 9 months) - Benefits-eligible

REPORTS TO: The Director of Student Services and the Director of Human Resources

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated by the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning and the High School Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Knowledge of effective procedures and practices for vision, hearing and other appropriate health screening activities.
2. Knowledge of and experience with principles and theories of adult learning for effective staff development and in-service activities.
3. Knowledge of current general medical and pediatric nursing practices.
4. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills.
6. Ability to organize, maintain and report data and information related to health services.
7. Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of programs, the coordination of committees and to maintain productive relationships with colleagues, school personnel, parents, community resources, other health professionals and students.
8. Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
9. Knowledge of school system functions, departments, personnel and schools necessary for the efficient and effective processing of communications, requesting of needed information and implementation of the school nursing program.
10. Assists the administrator in developing school health programs.
11. Aids in primary prevention and control of communicable diseases.
12. Visits students’ homes when necessary.
13. Assists school personnel in maintaining environmental standards in school.
14. Speaks to PTA and faculty groups as requested.
15. Works with community agencies to provide improved health services.
16. Participates in professional organizations and educational programs.
17. Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
18. Instructs teachers on screening students for health problems.
19. Serves as a liaison between health professionals and the school system regarding the health needs of students. 20. Reports child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Resources. 21. Recommends exclusion and readmission of students in compliance with Board policy on infections and contagious diseases.

22. When requested, provide effective in-service education on health related topics for school system personnel.
23. Coordinates and implements health screenings mandated by state law.
24. Evaluates health aide employees.
25. Other duties may be assigned.
26. Track new nurses.
27. Recruit substitute nurses and coordinate substitute services.
28. Assist in student health screenings.
29. Provide consultation in health related section of 504 support plans.
30. Coordinate AED training, CPR training and First Aid.
31. Coordinate nursing student assignments.
32. Coordinate district efforts in Pandemic Planning and Response.
33. Coordinate district vaccination clinics (hepatitis, flu, etc.).
34. Coordinate ongoing training for school nurses.
35. Facilitate and/or supervise the provision of special education services to students
with disabilities as documented on individual education plans, as directed through Student Improvement Teams and as delegated by building and district administration.
36. Regular attendance is required.s as documented on individual education plans, as directed through Student Improvement Teams and as delegated by building and district administration.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Registered Nurse.

2. Must have communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, telephone and interpersonal.)

3. Maintains high levels of confidentiality regarding student and staff information and issues.

4. Maintain current TB testing is required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
2. Ability to travel between the schools and throughout the school system.
3. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
4. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
5. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
6. Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
7. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves sitting most of the time.
8. Visual Acuity—Clerical, Administrative: Work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal reading, visual inspection involving small details, using measurement devices at distances close to the eyes.
9. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Additional Information

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Auburn-Washburn USD 437 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Auburn-Washburn USD 437’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Details

  • ID
    JC20210918
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Auburn-Washburn USD 437
  • Date
    2021-09-24
  • Deadline
    2021-11-23
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