ESY School Nurse
Young World Physical Education, New Eagle, PA, United States
Ringgold School District District Wide (Ringgold School District) - New Eagle, Pennsylvania
ESY School Nurse
Job Title: School Nurse-ESY
Reports to: Building Principal
Primary Purpose
To assist in addressing, maintaining and improving student health and the smooth and efficient operation and provision of school health services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
PA School Nurse Certification
Valid CPR/AED Certification
Valid First Aid Certification
Essential Functions
Abides by applicable federal, state and local school, school health and nurse practice laws and regulations, guidelines, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to District policies or administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
Administers medication according to physician orders and school district policies and administrative procedures. Provides care for students who are ill or injured. Provides for safe storage of and emergency access to medications and reliable administration and recording of all doses given. Oversees programs permitting emergency administration of medications such as Nalaxone, Epi-pens, etc. Coordinates training and maintains records for each person who has met the training requirements to administer emergency medications in accordance with law and regulations and notifies them if updates are required.
Maintains communication with staff regarding the special, physical and medical needs of students when they may affect behavior, appearance or academic performance, while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Uses assessment skills to identify students at risk for physical or psychosocial problems and communicates these needs to parent/guardian or appropriate school personnel. Assists families with locating community resources for needed health care.
Maintains comprehensive health records for each registered student and records of school nursing services. Maintains emergency information for students and staff and keeps records of communications with parents, staff, and community agencies regarding students. Reviews and monitors students’ immunization status and makes appropriate referrals to update immunizations as necessary.
Participates as requested in development of accommodations for students with disabilities and implements all roles and responsibilities assigned to the school nurse. Develops Individualized Health Plans for students as necessary.
In addition to complying with all mandatory reporting requirements, helps to identify high risk children in need of services. Assists with training of and sharing information with staff on recognizing signs of child abuse.
Organizes, performs, and supervises state mandated health and wellness screenings for students. Organizes and assists the physician and dentist with state mandated physical exams to include those for athletes.
Serves as a resource for classroom teachers and the community regarding health and wellness education, growth and maturity, personal hygiene, and dental care. Provides information and instruction on health topics as required and/or mandated.
Oversees and ensures the timely delivery of all state-mandated health reports as required by PDE and the Department of Health, including compilation of student health data. Prepares reports as requested for the District.
Participates as requested in committees, programs and activities relating to student health and wellness including the Student Assistance Program, Child Study Teams, Suicide Prevention, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Smoking Cessation.
Assumes responsibility for office supply management; count inventory and stock supplies as needed and reconciles supply order to receipts and stock.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.
Temperament
Composure under stress
Ability to work as a team member and independently
Flexibility
Multitasking
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Specific Skills
Advanced Computer Skills
Operate office equipment
Planning/organization skills
Other Skills and Abilities
Follow written and verbal directions
Work with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgement in prioritizing tasks
Communicate effectively at all organizational level
Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations
Position Type:
Part-Time
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ESY School Nurse
Job Title: School Nurse-ESY
Reports to: Building Principal
Primary Purpose
To assist in addressing, maintaining and improving student health and the smooth and efficient operation and provision of school health services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
PA School Nurse Certification
Valid CPR/AED Certification
Valid First Aid Certification
Essential Functions
Abides by applicable federal, state and local school, school health and nurse practice laws and regulations, guidelines, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to District policies or administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
Administers medication according to physician orders and school district policies and administrative procedures. Provides care for students who are ill or injured. Provides for safe storage of and emergency access to medications and reliable administration and recording of all doses given. Oversees programs permitting emergency administration of medications such as Nalaxone, Epi-pens, etc. Coordinates training and maintains records for each person who has met the training requirements to administer emergency medications in accordance with law and regulations and notifies them if updates are required.
Maintains communication with staff regarding the special, physical and medical needs of students when they may affect behavior, appearance or academic performance, while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Uses assessment skills to identify students at risk for physical or psychosocial problems and communicates these needs to parent/guardian or appropriate school personnel. Assists families with locating community resources for needed health care.
Maintains comprehensive health records for each registered student and records of school nursing services. Maintains emergency information for students and staff and keeps records of communications with parents, staff, and community agencies regarding students. Reviews and monitors students’ immunization status and makes appropriate referrals to update immunizations as necessary.
Participates as requested in development of accommodations for students with disabilities and implements all roles and responsibilities assigned to the school nurse. Develops Individualized Health Plans for students as necessary.
In addition to complying with all mandatory reporting requirements, helps to identify high risk children in need of services. Assists with training of and sharing information with staff on recognizing signs of child abuse.
Organizes, performs, and supervises state mandated health and wellness screenings for students. Organizes and assists the physician and dentist with state mandated physical exams to include those for athletes.
Serves as a resource for classroom teachers and the community regarding health and wellness education, growth and maturity, personal hygiene, and dental care. Provides information and instruction on health topics as required and/or mandated.
Oversees and ensures the timely delivery of all state-mandated health reports as required by PDE and the Department of Health, including compilation of student health data. Prepares reports as requested for the District.
Participates as requested in committees, programs and activities relating to student health and wellness including the Student Assistance Program, Child Study Teams, Suicide Prevention, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Smoking Cessation.
Assumes responsibility for office supply management; count inventory and stock supplies as needed and reconciles supply order to receipts and stock.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.
Temperament
Composure under stress
Ability to work as a team member and independently
Flexibility
Multitasking
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Specific Skills
Advanced Computer Skills
Operate office equipment
Planning/organization skills
Other Skills and Abilities
Follow written and verbal directions
Work with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgement in prioritizing tasks
Communicate effectively at all organizational level
Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations
Position Type:
Part-Time
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