About this role
Tea Area School District JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Nurse REQUIREMENTS:
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. A valid South Dakota Registered Nurse license.
• Experience Desired: One to three years experience in the health care field, preferably community health or pediatrics.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up 35 pounds intermittently during an eight hour day. Requires constant hearing, hand-eye and mind-eye coordination; intermittent speaking and walking. Requires frequent keyboarding, repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers. Standing, turning, and stooping are required.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent WORKS WITH: Superintendent, Business Manager, Building Principals, Special Education Director ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
• Consults with administrators to determine goals and services.
• Serves as a team member in identifying, evaluating, and providing services for children.
• Collects information about the health and developmental status of the student in a systematic and continuous manner.
• Uses data collected about health and developmental status of the student to determine a nursing diagnosis.
• Develops and maintains a nursing care plan with specific goals and interventions that are unique to that student's needs.
• Serves as a liaison between the school and community health and welfare agencies and the medical profession.
• Focuses on prevention of illness, disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of student health records.
• Reviews student immunization records to assure compliance with regulations.
• Communicates with colleagues, parents and students.
• Facilitates referral of students and families to appropriate district and community services.
• Participates in ongoing professional growth.
• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures as directed by the student's physician and district policy.
• Acts as first responder for all student and staff medical emergencies during the school day.
• Trains and supervises staff in delegated tasks.
• Provides health education for students, staff and parents.
• Maintains and assures confidentiality of information.
• Inventories and requests equipment and materials needed in assigned buildings for health care.
• Maximizes instructional and nursing time.
• Participates in professional and/or community organizations.
• Complies with school district policies and operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Inside and Outside
• Climatic Environment – Climate controlled environment with some temperature variations. Typically, work is conducted in a comfortable environment.
• Hazards – Occasional travel may cause exposure to hazardous driving and walking conditions.
• Work Year – This position is for a contract year. Duties of the position are performed between August 1st and June 30th.