RN - School Nurse (SUB)

Preferred - Two years recent nursing experience in school nursing, pediatric nursing, public health or community nursing Primary Responsibilities: Provides health services for students and acts as an advocate, liaison, and consultant on health related issues. Supports an optimum physical, mental, emotional and social climate for all students and staff. Specific Duties: Delivery of Health Services: Coordinate the School Health Program through communication and collaboration with the following individuals: School Staff, Parents, Students, and Community resources. Monitors, assesses and treats physical/medical conditions of students; confers with physicians as needed for proper treatment of injuries/illnesses; refers all severe health problems to parents for further diagnosis and remedy; refers continuing health problems to outside community sources. Administers prescription and non-prescription medications as per MD orders. Provides professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing. Provides NY State-mandated and annual screening programs including vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Makes referrals to appropriate medical resources. Prepares and maintains accurate cumulative health records. Obtains and maintains student immunization records; Facilitates NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements from NYSED and Department of Health. Identifies and assesses students health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care which impact student learning and achievement or safety. Participate as members of the schools multi-disciplinary teams, interpreting medical data and writing objectives for the health component of the IEP and/or 504 plan. Act as liaison between home, school, and community providers for medical issues. Identify and report school building safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the building administrator. Participate as members of the schools Emergency Management, Health and Safety and Crisis Response Teams. Communicates with parents/guardians concerning the health of their child(ren); provides guidance for proper medical care. Monitors and orders health office supplies/equipment. Reviews medical aspects of incoming student registrations and follows up. Assigns activities to LPNs and provides oversight and direction. Information Management Document health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act. Maintain current pertinent health data for each student by periodic review and documentation on the individual student electronic and paper health records and development of Individualized Health Care Plans, (IHPs) Complete student and staff insurance/accident reports. Initiate and document health surveillance programs as needed and record, compile and report aggregate student health information as required by NYS Department of Health, e.g. BMI surveys, immunization surveys, etc. Health Education Provide staff, student, and community educational opportunities as needed e.g. Epi-Pen training, Diabetic training, hand washing, etc. Assists administrators and teachers in the planning and instruction of the health curriculum covering nutrition, exercise, human growth and development, reproductive health, and general health. Athletics (Secondary Schools) Review Health Appraisal and Sports Clearance forms for student athletes prior to the start of each sport season (requires some summer hours). Follow-up contact with parents and primary care providers regarding clarification or missing medical information. Provide athletic directors/coaches with cleared student lists and relevant medical information in a timely fashion. Will accept related experience. Specialized Education? Yes Work hours 8am to 3pm Overtime? Yes