About this role
Position Title: School Nurse - Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Job ID#: 1956 Assignment: High School Reports to: Director of Student Services Work Agreement: Part Time (.5 FTE), 98 days, 8 hours per day Hourly Pay: Starts at $26.87 and is based on related job experience. Crete Public Schools is seeking applications for a school nurse to start September 1. Benefits include .5 FTE family health insurance paid and sick and personal leave. Essential Requirements:
• At a minimum, must have completed a Registered Nurse course of study at an accredited institution or Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience preferred, not required.
• Hold an unrestricted Registered Nurse License or Licensed Practical Nurse License valid in the state of Nebraska.
• Comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check.
Job Tasks:
• Primary responsibilities include on-site health assessment
• Obtain health histories.
• Screen and evaluate findings of deficit in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, etc.
• Observe development and health patterns in making nursing assessments.
• Identify abnormal health findings.
• Develop and implement student health plans, including individual student health plans and asthma, anaphylaxis and diabetes self-management plans:
• Interpret the health status of students to parents and school personnel.
• Initiate referral to parents, school personnel or community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow-through.
• Provide ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel or health agencies.
• Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.
• Administration of the state's immunization program and school physical requirements
• Continual maintenance of cumulative student health records according to statutory requirements
• Work with children of various ages with varied medical issues
• Take appropriate measures in case of injury, communicable disease symptoms, signs of abuse or other condition which affect the welfare of an individual or group of students
• Provides meaningful communication and educates in areas pertaining to student health
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and awareness of community services
• Train and lead the building's Emergency Response Team
• Serve as a role model to all students.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District's reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
Other Responsibilities: Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal or other supervisors. FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt. Essential Functions: The essential functions of the School Nurse position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements. At-Will Position. This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent's designee. Essential Functions: The essential functions of the School Nurse position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements. Physical Requirements - School Nurse
E = Essential NE = Non-Essential
NE NE E E
Stamina
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Sprinting/Running X
Flexibility
Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person X
Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person X
Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling X
Reaching above the head X
Reaching forward X
Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.) X
Activities
Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.) X
Hand/grip strength X
Driving on the job X
Typing non-stop X
Use of Arms and Hands
Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar) X
Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt) X
Lifting Requirements
Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
Floor to waist X
Waist to shoulder X
Shoulder to overhead X
Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads? X
Pushing/Pulling
25 to 50 pounds X
51 to 75 pounds X
76 to 90 pounds X
Over 90 pounds X
Carrying
10 to 25 pounds X
26 to 50 pounds X
51 to 75 pounds X
76 to 90 pounds X
Over 90 pounds X