High School Nurse

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Purpose:            The School Nurse provides preventive health services to facilitate the students optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development.   In order to coordinate a comprehensive student health program, the School Nurse must work closely with administration and other staff.
 
Responsible to:              Principal
 
Payment rate:                 According to negotiated agreement
 
Qualifications:
 

1. Bachelors degree (Nursing) from an accredited college/university or a diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
2. Current Kansas State Licensure with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Central Office.
3. Current Kansas Board of Nursing License (Registered Nurse).
4. Two years experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in community health or school nursing.
5. Current certification in hearing and vision screening from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
6. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office.

 
Essential Functions:
 

1. Planning and Preparation:
   • Demonstrate knowledge of content
   • Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy
   • Demonstrate knowledge of students
   • Select and implement school health management protocols
   • Demonstrate knowledge of resources
   • Develop procedures for emergency response to injuries/illness
   • Assess student health needs
2. School/Classroom Environment: 
   • Create an environment of respect and rapport
   • Establish a culture for  healthy lifestyles conducive to learning
   • Provide health education and anticipatory guidance
   • Manage student behavior
   • Organize physical space
3. Professional Practice: 
   • Communicate clearly and accurately
   • Provide health assessments as required
   • Engage students in health education and counseling
   • Provide feedback to students; initiate referrals as appropriate
   • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
4. Professional Responsibilities:
   • Adhere to contractual responsibilities
   • Reflect on professional practice
   • Maintain accurate records
   • Communicate with families
   • Contribute to the school and district
   • Grow and develop professionally
   • Show professionalism
   • Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

 
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
 

1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
2. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
3. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
4. Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
5. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

 
General Responsibilities:

1. Support the mission and vision of the Emporia Public Schools.
2. Assist with the ongoing curriculum revision process as well as other building/district level committee tasks.
3. Help to sustain the profession by supervising student teachers, observers, paraeducators, and aides.
4. Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the principal
5. Supervise students at school by monitoring hallways and common areas.
6. Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.
7. Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to:
   • Acceptable use of technology
   • Sexual and racial harassment
   • Child abuse reporting
   • Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
8. Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, staff, and community organizations with regard to student progress/needs.
9. Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner demonstrating tolerance of individual differences, patience, and sensitivity.
10. Maintain, collect, organize and distribute student medical records.
11. Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance; timely submission of required reports; participate in staff, department, and committee/team meetings; contribute to SIT/IEP activities.
12. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
13. Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips; etc.
14. Provide appropriate access to information through a variety of media; assist with local and on-line search of materials/data.
15. Maintain a safe, inviting, and well-organized instructional space.
16. Coordinate and attend sports physical night for high school students.
17. Be prepared to implement the Building Crisis Plan; actively participate in response drills.
18. Respond to change in a productive manner.
19. Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
20. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other building or district administration.