CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Nurse

Date Posted : 6 / 17 / 2024

6 / 17 / 2024

Location :

Cary School District 26

Date Available : 08 / 19 / 2024

08 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled

District :

Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 - website Reports To : Principal

RESPONSIBLE TO :

This individual is under the general supervision of the Director of Special Services and the Principal of the assigned building(s).

JOB SUMMARY :

• The Certified School Nurse is responsible for assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans incorporating input from parent and / or physician;
• complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and / or injured students;

providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Professional Educator's License with a School Nurse Endorsement
• Certified in CPR
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to travel within the district buildings as necessary
• Be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Comply with all state rules and regulations, Board of Education policy, and administrative procedures
• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and / or injured children in Accordance with State laws and District policies
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Comply with all of the requirements regarding reports, record keeping, etc. in a timely manner
• Complete all of the District's requirements regarding procedures for referred students
• Maintain and be accountable for equipment and inventory, including safety issues and proper working order
• Communicates results of evaluations and reports of student's health needs to the educational staff, parents, students, and, when appropriate, other agencies concerned with the students
• Attend IEP, department and other meetings as assigned or requested
• Facilitate in-service education and professional development as requested
• Provide consultation to the staff regarding student needs, professional needs, and classroom / building needs in order to achieve targeted goals and objectives
• Utilizes local, state, and federal resources / services to benefit student.
• Provide reassessment of students, focusing on areas of needs, at intervals determined to be educationally relevant
• Proficiently implement technology to enhance and provide access to students' instructional programs, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports.
• Provides services at multiple work sites for the purpose of providing direct therapy interventions and assistance as required
• Establishes and maintains a positive and safe therapeutic or educational environment for students
• Communicate the needs of student health services to the appropriate administrator(s)
• Review self-performance and seeks appropriate guidance and consultation
• Remain abreast of professional developments in field
• Perform other duties as assigned by building and / or district administration
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