School Nurse
SUMMARY:
w Provide problem solving services to children and families.
w Serve as a member of diagnostic, educational planning and placement committees.
w Provide health and wellness screening and health counseling.
w Consult with problem-solving, evaluation and IEP teams.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
w As set by State of Idaho Registered Nurse Requirements
w Ability to perform duties in accordance with general educational ethical requirements of the Jerome School District and the State Department of Education
DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES
w Provides health and wellness screenings and health counseling
w Maintains health files and provides results of health screenings to parents and teachers.
w Gives necessary medical care, within scope of practice, to students who become ill or are injured on school property or on buses.
w Provides education/instruction regarding health related subjects in the classroom, in small groups, and on an individual basis when requested.
w Assists administrators to assure student immunization status complies with state law
w Assists with administration of medication to students when prescribed by a physician.
w Conducts staff development in health related areas when requested.
w Provides health training and information to parents as needed.
w Serves as a resource person for various committees such as the Wellness Committee and School Safety Committee.
w Promotes good health practices through communication with students, parents and staff.
w Monitors and maintains adequate health room supplies for health room.
w Participates in IEP Team or other school care teams when requested.
w Evaluates health history forms provided by parents or physicians to assist in identifying and accommodating students with medical needs.
w Develops health plans when requested by the child study team.
w Acts as contact person for physicians and health agencies.
w Refers eligible students to homebound services.
w Supports wellness programs such as influenza vaccines, blood draws, and blood pressure checks.
w Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
w Complete appropriate reporting requirements in a timely manner.
w Evaluate and suggest revisions to the program, as needed.
w Conducts home visits when appropriate.
w Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. Initiates program changes as necessary.
w Any other duties as directed by the District or Building Administrators.