Facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive school health program according to the medical direction and specific duties outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement between Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS)and the Orange County Health Department (OCHD)
Promote health and wellness in students and staff
Promote academic achievement and classroom attendance by identifying, correcting or preventing health problems and injuries which interfere with school performance
Prepare students to achieve their full potential by helping them to become responsible for their health decisions and practice
Oversee the emotional, mental, physical and social health of students
Manage chronic health conditions and disabilities, including support for exceptional children and as needed 1:1 nursing needs
Provide Medical Treatments as outlined by the Nurse Practice Act of North Carolina, and as ordered by a medical provider
Promote positive health and safety behaviors through programs on health education and prevention
Promote a safe school environment
Provide first aid care, emergency response and health assessment
Writes Emergency Medical Plans and Individualized Health Plans and coordinates the care of students with chronic or acute health conditions;
Communicate with teachers and staff to ensure the safety and well-being of students;
Administer medications and monitor delegated medication administration;
Assist in the evaluation of students for Special Services (Special Education);
Coordinate and provide vision and hearing screenings, referrals for services and follow-up;
Assist families in accessing health insurance and health care services
Monitor and Reports to administration staff compliance with required beginning of the year training which include but are not limited to: asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, concussion and blood borne pathogens
Educate and train First Responders according to Board Policy 4252/6152 First Aid Policy
Completes continuing education according to the North Carolina Board of Nursing and National School Nurse Certification (once obtained)
Document appropriate written and verbal communication of all nursing activities
Assist in the identification, reporting and implementation of communicable disease prevention and response
Provide coordination support and staffing of vaccination events through the Orange County Health Department (OCHD)
Relieve OCHD nursing staff in shelters during disasters (to the maximum extent possible based on availability)
Assist OCHD in a crisis or disaster response (to the maximum extent possible based on availability)
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures