JOB TITLE: School Registered Nurse (RN)	LOCATION: Works in Various Schools Within Division
	JOB CATEGORY: Non-Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator(s), Director of Pupil Personnel Services	PAY GRADE: RN (Teacher scale)
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Develops, implements, and manages a school health program for a school population as defined by the school division. Responsibilities include program management of nursing services, collaboration, health education, community health planning and professional practice. Evaluates and meets or determines the need for additional services for immediate medical assistance of referred students and school personnel. Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses serving at other schools in the assigned attendance area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information, while maintaining the safety and welfare for all students and staff members;
• Follows federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children’s educational welfare;
• Reports any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse;
• Establishes, reviews, and revises policies and procedures, and specific programs for school health services and education;
• Implements and coordinates state mandated programs involving building administrators, nurses, school staff, Health Department, and community agencies;
• Provides orientation training and inservices as needed for nurses;
• Orders, maintains, inventories, equipment and supplies for clinics;
• Serves as a liaison with contracted physician;
• Assists in evaluations of nurses, who are under Coordinating RN’s supervision;
• Serves on School Health Advisory Board;
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses serving at other schools in the assigned attendance area;
• Provides direct health services to students in assigned schools and attendance area. Assesses students' health needs as they arise and/or as requested by school administration;
• Maintains health clinics in assigned schools;
• Reviews all emergency care forms in assigned schools and attendance area in the Fall and when students transfer during the school year;
• Participates in the development and oversight of the Student Health Care Plans, as requested by the building administrator;
• Confers with teachers on student health matters in assigned schools and attendance area;
• Instructs students and staff, as requested by the building administrator(s), on issues dealing with family life education and other health concerns;
• Provides individual or small group counseling related to student health matters as needed;
• Performs student health screenings including pediculosis checks in assigned schools;
• Remains informed and knowledgeable about health provisions within Virginia School Laws;
• Interprets and presents medical information to eligibility committee in special education as requested by building administrator(s);
• Manages the Welligent system at the assigned school and participates in Medicaid and EPSDT outreach programs;
• Maintains accurate records of all services provided;
• Maintains licensure/certification; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Serves as a liaison with parents, primary health care providers and other health officials/agencies that may be participating in the case management process of students;
• Attends workshops/seminars/professional meetings to stay informed of new developments and literature in nursing;
• Cooperates with staff members and parents in maintaining a positive climate;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) or Director of Pupil Personnel Services to address district-wide needs in accordance with school and division policies/ practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Decision-making skills are a significant skill of the job, affecting a large segment of the schools, students, and teachers. Extensive knowledge of nursing practices is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must hold a minimum of a current license as a registered nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing. Candidates must possess a B.S.N. Degree and hold a current certification in CPR-American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must demonstrate current knowledge in such areas as (1) professional issues in school nursing, (2) school and community health, (3) communicable disease control, (4) growth and development, (5) health assessment, (6) specials health conditions-both chronic and acute, (7) injury prevention and emergency care, (8) health counseling, health education and promotion, and (9) current adolescent issues. Must be able to provide own transportation to schools throughout the division. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: school clinic, offices, conference centers, gymnasium, playground areas, and classrooms. Frequent walking, stooping, standing, lifting, up to approximately 20 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Other limited physical activities may be required. Regular and frequent contact with the students, school administration, school personnel, the Director of Pupil Personnel, other health agencies, and parents is a requirement. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work. Candidate must possess the ability to work with special needs students. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person may be necessary. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required.

EVALUATION

The building administrator(s), in collaboration with the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01