- Administers basic health care and first aid for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
- Assesses and evaluates the health and development status of pupils for the purpose of identifying physical disorders and other factors affecting the learning process, communicating with the primary care provider, and contributing significant information in order to modify the pupil's individualized education/health plan.
- Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
- Performs student health screenings (vision, scoliosis, immunization review) with appropriate referrals and follow-up; health problems or special needs, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with government mandated requirements.
- Monitors student immunization compliance by reviewing immunization records of every student, and takes corrective actions to comply with state mandated immunization compliance policies and provides information required for intra-district transfer of records as required.
- Monitors all student medications administered at the school level as prescribed by a physician for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state law.
- Maintains a daily log of medication administered.
- Responds to medical emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
- Other duties as assigned and consistent with the Public School Nurse job description.
- Active State of Connecticut registered nurse license.
- Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and interventions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child development, age related health risk factors, chronic and acute health conditions.
- Emergency first aid skills and current CPR/AED certification.
- Well defined oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to travel between and among schools during the work day.
- Computer proficiency and the ability to submit reports as required.
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school health nurse - Bridgeport, CT , USA, United States - Bridgeport Public Schools
Description
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604
SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE
SALARY RANGE:
$62,224 - $68,531
SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT TO BE DETERMINED
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
The assignment of the School Nurse is for the purpose/s of maintaining a health services program for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance and improvement of the health of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
Posting Closes:
Open Until Filled
Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools web site Human Resources/Jobs or access the web site address:
The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.