School Nurse (part time)
POSITION SUMMARY: Works to advance the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement of students in a joyful and vibrant learning environment. The roles of the school nurse include manager of the health care program, deliverer of health services, advocate of health rights of children, and promoter of sound health care practices within the school setting. The school nurse performs duties in a manner consistent with professional standards, the Colorado Nurse Practice Act, Colorado State regulations, and local statutes and/or regulations applicable to school nursing practice, and adheres to district and school policies.
PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manager of Health Care:
- Assist administrators in developing school health policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the school and monitor compliance.
- Coordinate school’s health and nursing services by updating and maintaining cumulative health and immunization records, supervising the completion of accident and incident reports, managing mandated programs, providing statistical summary reports on a monthly and/or annual basis as needed.
Deliverer of Health Services:
- Manage the hearing and vision screening and maturation presentation for 5th grade students.
- Identify students with special health concerns or conditions.
- Help develop health care actions plans (HCAP).
- Follow Colorado communicable disease control procedures.
- Participate as a team member in special education team meetings when occasionally needed, reporting on health needs and any screenings and assessments done.
- Oversee and administer medications.
- Delegate dispensing of medication and routine first aid.
- Provide in-service training to staff regarding health-related issues.