About this role
Fleming County Schools Job Description Updated February 2024 Class Code: 7262 JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: School Nurse – Registered Nurse Responsible To: Head Nurse (or Superintendent's Designee) Basic Function: Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. Performance Responsibilities:
• 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 other related duties as assigned by supervisor or superintendent.
Knowledge of: · 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. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: current license as a Registered Nurse and one (1) year comprehensive nursing experience. Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid Kentucky driver's license Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.