School Nurse

School Nurse

Department: Student Services
Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services
Revision: March 25, 2019

Days Per Yr: 213
Hrs Per Day: 7

Summary:
To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absence
due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the schools

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Identify students with health needs requiring modifications or accommodations in the

school setting
2. Obtain and interpret health data for child find, special education and 504 accommodation

plans
3. Participate as the health expert on the IEP and 504 teams by mitigating health related

obstacles to learning
4. Develop and implement Individual Health Services Plans for students with health care

needs
5. Train, delegate and supervise unlicensed assistive personnel for medication administration

and nursing procedures
6. Assure the provision of first aid and provide triage for physical and mental health issues
7. Implement screening programs
8. Coverage of summer programs, including ESY
9. Other duties as assigned
10. Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements and to follow district

procedures for absence reporting. Regular attendance is an essential function of the
position and necessary for the efficient operation of the business. Employees are expected
to be on time and punctual for work, conforming to established work hours. It is
recognized that there are times when a person must be absent due to illness or other
reasons.

Qualifications:
1. Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse through DORA
2. CDE Special Services Provider License with School Nurse endorsement
3. Two years of experience in public health nursing, preferably in a school district

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities
or qualifications associated with the job. Specific duties may vary depending upon location, or
additional duties maybe assigned by the location.

I have read the above job description and I am physically capable of performing all the essential
functions (duties and responsibilities) of this position.

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