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    AR School Nurse Job Description Rev 8-19-2011

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    The school nurse identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction to maintain good health. The nurse evaluates students' physical conditions, refers them to appropriate resources, and makes discretionary judgments about students' care. The nurse must be a registered nurse licensed in the state and certified by the ANA or NASN. Duties include developing health programs, providing first aid, maintaining student health records, screening students, recommending corrective actions, and corresponding with parents about students' health needs. The nurse administers and stores prescribed medications according to doctors' requirements and legal standards.

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    The school nurse identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction to maintain good health. The nurse evaluates students' physical conditions, refers them to appropriate resources, and makes discretionary judgments about students' care. The nurse must be a registered nurse licensed in the state and certified by the ANA or NASN. Duties include developing health programs, providing first aid, maintaining student health records, screening students, recommending corrective actions, and corresponding with parents about students' health needs. The nurse administers and stores prescribed medications according to doctors' requirements and legal standards.

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    The school nurse identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction to maintain good health. The nurse evaluates students' physical conditions, refers them to appropriate resources, and makes discretionary judgments about students' care. The nurse must be a registered nurse licensed in the state and certified by the ANA or NASN. Duties include developing health programs, providing first aid, maintaining student health records, screening students, recommending corrective actions, and corresponding with parents about students' health needs. The nurse administers and stores prescribed medications according to doctors' requirements and legal standards.

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    AR School Nurse Job Description Rev 8-19-2011

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    The school nurse identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction to maintain good health. The nurse evaluates students' physical conditions, refers them to appropriate resources, and makes discretionary judgments about students' care. The nurse must be a registered nurse licensed in the state and certified by the ANA or NASN. Duties include developing health programs, providing first aid, maintaining student health records, screening students, recommending corrective actions, and corresponding with parents about students' health needs. The nurse administers and stores prescribed medications according to doctors' requirements and legal standards.

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    School Nurse

    Rev. 9/8/2011

    Job Title:

    School Nurse

    Wage/Hour Status:

    Exempt

    Reports to: Campus Director Position Summary:

    Dept./School: As Assigned

    Identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. Evaluate the physical conditions of students and refer students to appropriate resources as needed. Decisions made require discretionary judgment and analysis. Qualifications: Education/Certification Completion of training necessary for licensing as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas. Must be certified by the American Nurses' Association (ANA) or the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). Experience Must have 2+ years of experience in pediatrics and/or public health nursing. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

    Advanced knowledge of medical disorders and treatment. Advanced knowledge of child growth and development. Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies. Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services. Working knowledge of the school organization and the community served. Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease. Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources. Ability to develop and maintain health records on students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within the school and local communities, including local hospitals and clinics. Ability to travel as necessary.

    Preferred KSAs

    3+ years of experience in pediatrics and/or public health nursing. 3+ years of experience maintaining and supporting childrens health in a Public or Private School.

    Responsibilities and Duties:


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    School Nurse
    Rev. 9/8/2011

    Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school health program. Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department as required. Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program. Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program. Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services. Maintains security of school health supplies and confidential information according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Serves as a resource person on health issues. Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers. Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff. Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required. Recommends corrective action where problems are identified. Conducts home visits when appropriate. Corresponds with parents on health needs of children. Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data. Reports any signs of physical or mental abuse to the appropriate authorities. Administers and store prescribed medications to students according to their doctors requirements and according to State and Federal laws that regulate Public and Private Schools. Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. Travel as required. EQUIPMENT USED: All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described. PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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