School Nurse

SCHOOL NURSE

MAYFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Class Code: 7263 

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Administer first aid according to established procedures;conduct a varietyofhealth screenings; prepare and maintain accurate studentmedicalrecords. 

REPORTS TO:DirectorofPupil Personnel                                  APPROVED: 9/18/2017

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

• Administer first aidornursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine andother educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed. 
• Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students onaregular basis todetect health needs. 
• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up asnecessary. 
• Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and studentrecords as needed; prepare and submit periodicalmedicalreports for appropriateorganizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations. 
• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines. 
• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization toexchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed. 
• Conduct training for students, parents and schoolstaffas required. 
• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachersandparents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs. 
• Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school. 
• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper workingcondition; order supplies and equipment as needed. 
• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public healthissues and treatment procedures. 
• Maintain a professional appearance. 
• Maintain regular punctual attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures. 
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Record-keeping techniques. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• Health and safety regulations. 
• Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO: 

• Administer first aid accordingtoestablished procedures. 
• Conduct variety ofhealthscreenings. 
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. 
• Make referrals and perform follow-up. 
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition. 
• Understand and follow written prescriptions. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledgeoftechnological advances in the field. 
• Complete work with many interruptions. 
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. 
• Observe healthandsafety regulations. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (preferred) 

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience. 

LICENSESANDOTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

ValidKentucky driver's license.