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PRIMARY PURPOSEServe in the absence of the School Nurse. Provide routine, episodic and emergency health services to students and staff. Serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Certification:Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program Valid registered nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners Current automatic external defibrillator (AED) and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificatesSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff, and parentsHandle stressful situations in a calm and efficient mannerAbility to make decisions quickly and independentlyStrong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Ability to follow implemented policies and proceduresExperience:Two years' nursing experience, preferably in school or community healthMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIESEssential Funcations1. Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHP), and established school health protocols. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.2. Assess student problems, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and ensure appropriate referrals and follow up as needed. 3. Serve as health advocate for students.4. Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).5. Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHP) and evaluate outcomes of skilled and direct nursing care and procedures for medically fragile students to ensure safe integration of the student into the school environment.6. Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to district policy and procedures.7. Perform screening procedures as required by Texas Department of Health, Texas Educational Agency, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.8. Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings9. May make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary.Instruction10. Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.11. Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.Consultation12. Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community.13. Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.14. Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, crisis team, and school committees.15. Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.16. Make home visits to help with student health problems as necessary with permission of principal.17. Communicate regularly with principal and health services coordinator regarding health services issues.Administration18. Review and evaluate immunization records.19. Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.20. Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.21. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.22. Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.23. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rules, State Board of Education rules, and board policy in health services area.24. Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.25. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.Professional Development26. Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.27. Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneMENTAL DEMANDS/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSTools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including personal computer and peripheralsPosture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, bending. kneeling, stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension; repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reachingLifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; assisting nonambulatory studentsEnvironment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travelMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stressBlanco ISD School Nurse DutiesA. FORMS & PROTOCOLS1. Student health forms2. Staff health forms3. Medication permission forms4. Medication given at school5. Special needs studentsa. Seizure planb. Diabetic planc. Asthma action plan6. Emergenciesa. Anaphylaxisb. Seizuresc. DiabetesB. LETTERS1. Free eye exams/glasses from Lion's Club for students in need2. Monthly immunization reminder3. Summer immunization reminders sent in May4. "Notes from Nurse" letter to parents sent home first dayC. STATE REPORTS1. Immunizations due in December2. Screenings due in JuneD. AUDIOMETER1. Calibration required by state - Audio electronics does onsite for our 3 machines.E. TRAININGS1. Blood-borne pathogens - all district August in-service2. Diabetes traininga. Level I campus staff - email info sheetb. Level II staff directly involved with student - one hour3. Medication administration - campus secretaries - one hourF. PK & KINDER REGISTRATION -AprilG. PRE-REGISTRATION -AugustH. ORDER SUPPLIES1. Inventory 3 offices2. Place order after September 1st 3. Unpack and distribute to 3 officesI. HEAD LICE1. Random screenings2. Check classrooms if positive cases, letters home3. Teach parents - send home instructions, demonstrations, counseling4. Comb student upon return per protocol5. Repeated combing of chronic casesJ. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE1. Letters home with classmates - strep2. Send students home when ill3. Recommend doctor when needed4. Flu surveillance weekly to health department5. Disease reports to health department when neededK. TEACHING & COUNSELING1. Teachers2. Students3. Classrooms4. ParentsL. STUDENTS1. CPS2. Medical condition lists to teachers/staff/sub folders3. Individual medical condition info to teachers4. Accident reports5. Travel to each campus, one or more times dailyThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.