Visiting Health Nurse

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide health services to students within the system according to the accepted Standards of School Nursing Practice as published by the American Nurses Association and the National Association of School Nurses. Practice of school nursing shall be within the Guidelines and Nurse Practice Act published by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides health appraisal of students.
• Authorizes the use of Title I funds for medical and dental appointments.
• Reports suspected child abuse cases.
• Consults community agencies to obtain services and financial assistance.
• Assists in implementing the policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases within the school.
• Assists with enforcement of the regulations for mandatory immunization.
• Assists in implementation of the first aid program in local schools.
• Provides and supervises special procedures, according to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervises the implementation of Health Services Policies and Procedures.
• Serves as a health liaison between the home and the school relative to established health programs.
• Counsels with parents, teachers, and other health professionals regarding student health problems.
• Investigates health problems of students.
• Supervises the recording of health information on cumulative health records.
• Serves as resource person and assists in providing classroom instruction.
• Assists with staff development of school staffs.
• Interprets the school health program to the community.
• Participates in eligibility, IEP and Health Care Plan development.
• Attends professional meetings.
• Provides supervision of clinical experience for assigned nursing students.
• Oversees on-the-job injuries for the system.
• Assists Student Transportation, departments and schools with random drug screenings.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent, the Administrative Assistant, or the Supervisor of Visiting Health Teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a graduate of School of Nursing approved by State Board.

An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.

Must possess a current license to practice nursing in the State of Alabama.

One (1) year of experience in an area related to the job's primary function and major responsibilities is preferred.

Must possess a current CPR certification and an instructor's card in First Aid.

Duty Days

260

Salary Range: From/To

Beginning pay - $52,517.00

Additional Job Information

**Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.**

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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