School Nurse RN/LPN
Position information
Title: School Nurse RN/LPN
Facility: Fidelity Health Care
Job Reports to: Vice President, Operations
Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values
The Premier Health Mission
We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.
The Premier Health Vision
Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.
- Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.
- Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.
- Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.
The Premier Health Values
- RESPECT each person’s dignity.
- Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.
- Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.
- Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.
Position Summary
General Summary/Responsibilities:
Administers a comprehensive health service program that helps students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program. Note: The assessment/treatment of students is limited to the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Guardians are encouraged to contact a licensed medical provider for additional services. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the district.
Scope/Span of Control: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)
Supervises FTEs: No
Number of FTEs Supervised: 0
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No
Fiscal Responsibilities (if Applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability: N/A
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
☒ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 – 64 years)
☐ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional Requirements
- Type of degree: Associate’s degree preferred
- Area of study or major: N/A
- Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
- Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: N/A
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
- Meets all mandated health screening requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
- A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Adheres to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
- Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
- Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
- Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity.
- Extensive knowledge of normal growth and development. Ability to access pharmacology information and community health resources appropriate to the needs of students.
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Pulling
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)
Standing
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
Other sounds
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Twisting
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
Reaching
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
Visual Acuity Near
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Walking
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
Manual Dexterity
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
Visual Acuity Far
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Sitting
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Use both hands
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Vision Color
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
Pushing
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)
Talking
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Concentrating
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Climbing
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)
Lifting <10 pounds
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Interpersonal Skills
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Stooping
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)
Lifting >10 pounds
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)
Reading
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Kneeling
1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)
Normal hearing both ears
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
Thinking
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Working Conditions
- General office environment.
- Climate controlled environment.
- May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.
- May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.
Organizational Standards
- Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
- Anticipates time constraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
- Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.
- Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
- Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
- Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses.
- Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
- Values diversity. Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
- Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.
Essential Duties & Functions
Essential Duties & Functions:
- Collaborates with all stakeholders to identify ongoing/emerging school health needs of students. Facilitates the effective planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of school health services.
- Prepares the assigned assessment/consultation/treatment area. Requisitions supplies.
- Helps families understand school health program objectives and state mandated standards.
- Helps ensure that district policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities.
- Develops and implements protocols to safeguard student assessment results that are shared with staff and/or referral sources. Ensures that confidential materials are stored appropriately.
- Advances the district’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
- Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
- Helps identify safety and health hazards. Recommends policy and administrative procedure revisions based upon professional guidelines and standards.
- Serves as the district’s blood-borne pathogen compliance officer and staff trainer.
- Dispenses authorized over the counter medications and prescription drugs. Develops and implements procedures to ensure that all medicines are stored safely.
- Provides assistance to sick and injured students. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries. Ensures the accuracy of records.
- Reviews medical emergency authorization forms. Ensures that permission forms are on file as needed for the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when required.
- Ensures that all required state minimum student health screening activities are completed.
- Ensures that the immunization status of all students complies with state law.
- Consults with a student’s doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.
- Evaluates visual, hearing, or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.
- Consults with staff to facilitate the early identification of health risks.
- Assesses student health conditions and develops nursing care plans. Coordinates in-service training for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.
- Helps students monitor and manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.
- Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, E-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).
- Supports grade-level curriculum implementation activities. Makes presentations when requested.
- Helps staff and families address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences, behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
- Assists with the multi-factored examination (MFE) process. Helps intervention assistance team (IAT) members prepare plans for students meeting eligibility requirements.
- Advocates for children. Initiates referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as a contact for public agencies.
- Serves as a resource for drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.
- Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
- Helps facilitate community participation in activities that enhance student learning.
- Maintains a positive learning environment. Facilitates student learning activities that encourage collaboration and positive peer relationships.
- Collaborates with other staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
- Promotes the proper care and use of school property. Ensures that all materials are stored properly. Works with staff/students to address equipment safety/security.
- Inspects program equipment to ensure that it is ready when needed. Recommends program purchases. Prepares inventories as directed.
- Requests permission and follows board-approved procedures for the disposal of fixed assets.
- Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
- Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
- Upholds the student conduct code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
- Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem. Works with supervisors to manage or eliminate risk factors.
- Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
- Participates in required school activities.
- Pursues growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
- Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
- Helps students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.
- Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
- Provides prompt notification of delays or absences.
- Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
Other Duties & Functions
As assigned
The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
