One-to-One School Nurse (RN)

Archer Company 2007 1 CODE: FLSA:

KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA JOB DESCRIPTION, OCTOBER 2007

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Performs routine social work services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. Maintains student health records. Reports to the Director for Special Service s.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manages health room; sees ill and injured students on a walk -in basis and handles medical emergencies. Notifies parents or physicians, as necessary, in cases requiring medical attention; summons ambulance if necessary.

Schedules, conducts and/or assists with health assessments and hearing, vision, scoliosis, blood pressure, developmental and/or dental screening tests for designated grades. Determines if further medical consultation or treatment is necessary or advisable, and follows through as needed.

Schedules and conducts health assessments required by Title I, including rechecks, referrals and follow-up.

Monitors students for health problems, including lice infestation, elevated blood sugar levels, etc.

Counsels and educates students about their health problems or conditions, disease prevention, hygiene and health maintenance. Provides health instruction, counseling and guidance to parents and staff on subjects such as CPR, first aid, emergency care procedures and special health problems.

Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medications as directed by physician and parent.

Looks for conditions which might indicate the presence of communicable diseases; alerts faculty, parents, physicians, and public health authorities when necessary.

Assists in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse/sexual abuse/neglect.

Develops nursing care plans for students with handicaps or chronic health conditions; assists in identifying students with special needs.

Identifies and monitors students with extended illnesses/absences and corresponds with attendance clerk and parent concerning illness/absence. SCHOOL NURSE

Archer Company 2007 2 Monitors student immunizations and completes S.C. certifications of immunizations.

Coordinates health and social services for students between school, family physician, hospitals and community agencies.

Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations concerning bloodborne pathogens protocol.

Participates in implementing a system for managin g school emergencies and the conduct of actions to prevent both unintentional and intentional injury and/or disease occurrences.

Maintains accurate, complete and confidential health records of students.

Maintains inventory of health room supplies; orders supplies as needed.

Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession.

Participates in various community/agency committees, task forces and meetings as appropriate.

Receives and reviews health information forms, immunization records, Titl e I documentation and bills, medical records, etc.

Prepares and processes heath records, nursing notes, medication audits, time sheets, incident reports, rosters, health information forms, travel forms, summary reports, medical referrals, certificates, notices, memos, correspondence, etc.

Refers to school nurse handbooks, policy and procedure manuals, medical reference books, OSHA manuals, dictionaries, directories, etc.

Interacts and communicates with immediate supervisor, other District administrators and staff, Principal and other school staff, District Board members, co -workers, students, parents, physicians, pharmacists, therapists, hospital personnel, other health care providers, social service agency personnel, various government agency personnel, sales representatives, and the general public.

Operates various types of office equipment including a computer, printer, typewriter, adding machine, audio -visual equipment, fax machine, copier and telephone, and a variety of medical instruments and equipm ent such as a blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, nebulizer, audiometer, thermoscan, glucometer, scoliometer, etc.

Uses clerical, copier and computer supplies, CPR supplies, first aid supplies, medications, eye charts, gloves, protective clothing, pill splitter, scale, thermometer, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs general office duties, including but not limited to answering telephone, entering data into computer, typing memos and reports, copying and filing documents, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

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Archer Company 2007 3 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing supplemented by at least one year of public nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experien ce that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of South Carolina; must possess instructor certification in adult, child and infant CPR and First Aid.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including a computer, basic office equipment, medical instruments and equipment, etc. Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of standing for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and also the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materia ls of moderate weight (12 -20 pounds).

Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors and giving assignments and instruction to assistants and students.

Language Ability : Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, medical reference books, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuati on, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to de fine problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Requires the ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend an d interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic office machinery and medical equipment functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give oral a nd written instructions; to teach and counsel students. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying ages and educational/cultural backgrounds, and using medical terminology.

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Archer Company 2007 4 Numerical Aptitude : Requires the ability t o add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time and weight. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, and to use descriptive statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape; identify degrees of similarity and difference; and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using automated office equipment and medical supplies/instruments.

Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, medic al supplies and instruments, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination and Visual Acuity: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color; requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception , night vision, peripheral vision, inspection for small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc.

Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to perf orming under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or dangerous situations. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communication : Requires the ability to t alk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job : Has thor ough knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures of the Kershaw County School District as they pertain to the performance of duties of the School Nurse. Has thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, procedures, and standards employed in professional nursing. Has thorough knowledge of established procedural guides as approved by the County Health Department. Has some knowledge of counseling techniques; is able to refer students to appropriate professionals for mental health care. Is able to comm unicate effectively and patiently with students. Is able to operate the devices used for screening tests. Has thorough knowledge of available medical and social resources for the care and treatment of the ailing and ill. Has thorough knowledge of public health laws and regulations relating to sanitation and the control of communicable diseases. Has thorough knowledge of municipal and rural health problems and effective control measures. Is able to offer guidance and assistance to co -workers and employees of other departments as required. Is able to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine and non -routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and i nterpret medical reference books, lab reports and heath screening results, and related materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Has knowledge of how to prepare reports, correspondence, health records, etc. with accuracy and confidentiality. Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers. Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has comprehensive kn owledge of the terminology and various professional languages used SCHOOL NURSE

Archer Company 2007 5 within the department. Has knowledge of how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Is able to make sound, educated decisions. Has knowledge of how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has knowledge of how to make public presentations. Is able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communi cation and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work : Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consisten tly meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains account ability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher manageme nt with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm : Maintains an enthusiastic, self -reliant and self -starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objecti ves. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appr opriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarifi cation of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co -workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter - and intra -departmentally, and w ith external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to established and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Wor k: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time -management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a pe rsonal SCHOOL NURSE

Archer Company 2007 6 schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping : Adheres to all established safety and housekee ping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.