Position Type :
Classified Student Support / School Nurse
Date Posted : 10 / 11 / 2024
10 / 11 / 2024
Location :
Administration Building
Job Description
Registered Nurse
Conway Public School District
Qualifications :
- Registered nurse by Arkansas Board of Nursing
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certified
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Instructor certification preferred
- Minimum two years experience as a registered nurse
- Possesses the ability to work with children; experience with children preferred.
- Basic computer aptitude
Reports to : Principal
Principal
Supervises :
School licensed practical nurse, where applicable, in conjunction with the building administration
Terms of Employment :
The contract length will be 187 days.
Evaluation :
Based on local district policy and performed by the building principal who is assisted by the assistant principal in regard to evaluations.
Job Goal :
The Registered Nurse will oversee the successful implementation of the school health care program in accordance with all applicable state and District guidelines.
Performance Responsibilities :
- Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
- Oversees the duties of the licensed practical nurse, when applicable.
- Supervises the administration of medications following state and District guidelines.
- Maintains records related to student care.
- Assists students with any health-related needs, including self-care needs such as hygiene, toileting, catheterization, blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, tube feeding, etc.
- Oversees the training and supervision of paraprofessionals and other staff members who assist with student health-related needs
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents / guardians; resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Oversees the coordination of medical information among the parent, the school, and the medical provider.
- Supervises a variety of student activities, including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
- Maintains secure confidential records, information, and inquiries.
- Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action, performs first aid.
- Completes and maintains communication logs with staff and parents, if appropriate.
- Participates in the development and implementation of health care plans.
- Oversees the maintenance of the immunization program.
- Coordinates and performs all screenings required by the Arkansas Board of Education.
- Other duties, as assigned.