NURSE                                                                                                                       

 

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

 

QUALIFICATIONS:            

1. Must be licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the state of MO.  (RN) preferably have a BSN degree.
2. At least two years experience.
3. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

 

JOB GOAL:        To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well being in district schools.

                              

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in developing the school health program.
• Participates in the work of health curriculum.
• Conducts student assessments, which include height/weight, vision, hearing, blood      pressure, dental, scoliosis screening, etc.
• Referrals and follow-up counseling to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters as they occur.
• Maintains current immunization records on each student as required by Missouri Law.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Visits  student homes when necessary.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or  staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures to students and staff.
• Implements Board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with      infectious and contagious diseases.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent and the State Board of Health.
• Responsible  for other duties as may be assigned.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Nine month contract with salary to be determined by the BOE.

 

EVALUATION:  Performance evaluated the Principals and reviewed by the Superintendent in accordance with the policies of the BOE.