Registered Nurse - 1 (RN-1) - RFPO

Registered Nurse - 1 (RN-1)

Responsibilities :

• Delegates to school personnel the performance of skilled nursing procedures, according to the Nurse Practice Act
• Participates in research and evaluation of school health services
• Administer medications in accordance with physicians’ orders and parent authorization, using ISD 622 procedures and School Board Policy
• Communicate medication administration policies and procedures to parents
• Maintenance of health service records within the Campus System
• Observes students for developmental and health related status
• Maintains, evaluates and interprets health data to access and accommodate individual needs in accordance with ISD 622 and the MN Data Practices Act, HIPAA, FERPA
• Promotes and assists in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring and reporting
• Initiates referrals to parents, school and community resources for intervention and follow-up
• Provides on-going health counseling and health education to students and families
• Recommends and assists with implementation of school programs to meet students’ health needs : 504 plans, Individual Health Plans (IHP’s), and Emergency Care Plans (ECP’s)
• Implements school health management protocol for students with acute and / or chronic health conditions (includes the administration of medication and other medically directed treatments)
• Participates with the crisis intervention team for acute illness, injury and emotional crisis
• Promotes parental skill development and learning
• Provides support, outreach and referral to students regarding reproductive health issues, mental health concerns and substance use / abuse
• Serves as a resource to teachers providing health information and supports employee wellness programs
• Obtain knowledge of OSHA standards
• Attend annual mandatory Blood Borne Pathogen Training
• Assist legal authorities as requested by Principal
• Attends required in-service education offerings, CPR and First Aid Training
• Perform duties applicable and accountable to the level of education and / or licensure
• Perform general office duties as follows : Answer phone, voice mail and e-mail; File; Record pertinent data into Campus;

Order and inventory supplies bi-annually

• Additional duties as assigned.
2 days ago