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    School Nurse-Elementary, - Wichita, United States - Wichita Public Schools

    Wichita Public Schools
    Wichita Public Schools Wichita, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Title: Elementary School Nurse

    Position Function: The School Nurse is primarily responsible to Principal(s) in his/her assigned school(s) for providing school health services to pupils. The School Nurse is also responsible to the Coordinator of Health Services who provides technical supervision, arranges for professional growth experiences, and coordinates district-wide activities in this discipline according to established policies, guidelines, and departmental priorities

    Essential Performance Responsibilities:
    • Serves as a health advocate for the pupil.
    • Provides building level leadership to promote healthy attitudes among pupils and teachers and a safe and healthy school environment.
    • Encourages, coordinates, and participates in programs of health education through individual pupil/parent consultation and classroom participation.
    • Facilitates the implementation of Board of Education health related policies.
    • Assesses, develops, and implements health care plans for pupils including those needing Prescribed Special Health Care Service(s) and/or medication administration according to Board of Education policy, state School Accreditation standards, and Nurse Practice Act regulations.
    • Designs and implements, within approved procedures, a health appraisal program, including dental inspections, vision and hearing screening.
    • Promotes wellness through periodic medical and dental examination for all pupils; assists in detecting and properly referring pupils with health concerns.
    • Collaborates with other school personnel including administrators, support staff, and teachers, toward the promotion of child health and its optimal interaction with education.
    • Counsels with pupils, parents, and school personnel concerning health needs or health concerns of pupils.
    • Works closely with family regarding the pupil's health needs, facilitating communication about health between the school, parents, and the pupil's health care provided.
    • Participates as a member of the Child Study Team(s). Assesses and interprets pupil health status and, as indicated, plans, provides, and monitors related health services.
    • Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including the monitoring of immunization status.
    • Is knowledgeable of community health resources and assists parents to utilize these resources.
    • Assists in providing emergency care for pupils and school personnel in case of injury or sudden illness until a lawful custodian assumes responsibility.
    • Maintains health records for pupils and prepares requested reports.
    • Maintains professional nurse licensure and all appropriate certifications.
    Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

    Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

    Physical and Mental Demands:
    • Must be able to walk long distances, respond rapidly in emergency situations
    • Stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds or more with assistance
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
    • Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
    • Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
    • Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
    • Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
    • Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
    • Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
    • Ability to develop and maintain health records on students.
    • Ability to develop positive working relationships.
    Interrelations:
    • Heavy contact with staff and students.
    • Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
    • Must exhibit a professional manner and maintain a positive attitude with all students and colleagues.
    Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
    • In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
    • Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
    • All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position.
    Qualification Profile:
    • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited university required.
    • Registered Nurse License required
    • Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required
    • Experience in pediatrics preferred.
    • Experience with Pediatric aged population with significant physical and mental health issues is preferred.
    FLSA Status: Exempt
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