LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN
SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE
BASIC FUNCTION:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- ● Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed.
- ● Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
- ● Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
- ● Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
- ● Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
- ● Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
- ● Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.
- ● Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
- ● Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
- ● Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
- ● Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
- ● Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
- ● Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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- ● First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
- ● Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
- ● Oral and written communication skills.
- ● Record-keeping techniques.
- ● Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
- ● Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- ● Health and safety regulations.
- ● Contagious diseases.
ABILITY TO:
- ● Administer first aid according to established procedures.
- ● Conduct variety of health screenings.
- ● Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
- ● Make referrals and perform follow-up.
- ● Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
- ● Understand and follow written prescriptions.
- ● Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- ● Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- ● Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- ● Complete work with many interruptions.
- ● Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- ● Observe health and safety regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Kentucky driver's license.