School Nurse - (RN) Anticipated Vacancy bei Dinwiddie County Public Schools

School Nurse - RN

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: School Principal and the Director of Student Services

Supervises: None

Employment Terms: 10-Month Full-time Position (200 Contracted Days)

Grade: 17

Position Summary

Performs intermediate advanced human support work providing nursing care and physical screening to students, dispensing medication, preparing and maintaining student and clinic records and reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote a healthy school environment and support student success. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the School Principal and the Director of Student Services.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

1. Provides nursing care and physical screening to students; maintains and operates a school clinic; prepares and maintains student and clinic records and reports.
2. Performs health care services for students and staff in the school system.
3. Performs nursing assessment of each student sent to school health clinic; maintains records of treatment and performs follow-up tasks.
4. Makes observations and assesses condition; implements health care plan for each student examined; assesses staff for workers compensation injuries.
5. Counsels students, parents, guardians and/or school personnel about problems observed or immediate health concerns; notifies appropriate authorities and documents suspected child abuse; notifies staff of food allergies.
6. Administers daily, emergency and as needed medications and first aid; requests and maintains medication authorization forms.
7. Screens and tests students for hearing and vision problems, height, weight, blood pressure and scoliosis according to state mandates; enters immunizations and health screenings into SIF computer program.
8. Refers students for medical care as needed; contacts physicians in regard to student health issues.
9. Observes and screens students for communicable diseases; notifies School Board and Health Department as needed.
10. Performs specialized procedures such as catheterization, physical therapy, and diabetic monitoring; performs Medicaid time studies.
11. Provides instruction to staff on OSHA, Epi-pen, CPR, medication, etc.; instructs students and staff on nutrition, dental health, first aid, disease prevention, substance abuse and related health concerns; coordinates and teaches Family Life classes; provides health education materials and information.
12. Attends IEP and child study meetings as needed.
13. Assists physician with sports physicals for students.
14. Ensures compliance with required immunizations and school physicals; reviews health history and vaccine records.
15. Assists with division-wide health initiatives such as vaccination clinics, communicable disease prevention, and wellness campaigns. Coordinates special health care events.
16. Maintains clinic cleanliness; ensures that adequate and proper supplies are available; maintains inventory of supplies.
17. Serves on the School Health Advisory Board and as a member of the School’s Disaster/Crisis Management Team. Participates in emergency response planning, drills, and implementation of health-related components of crisis management plans.
18. Ensures compliance with confidentiality standards and legal requirements under FERPA, HIPAA, and state laws when managing student health information.
19. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with the goals and objectives of the school health program. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Thorough knowledge of common medical practices, procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical examination.
2. Thorough knowledge of the preliminary diagnosis of medical problems and the administration of medications related to treatment and first aid.
3. Thorough knowledge of health education principles, practices and procedures, including regulations, and best practices related to school health, communicable diseases, and immunization requirements.
4. Ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments as required.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to effectively work with diverse populations, including students, families, and staff.  
6. Ability to manage emergencies calmly and effectively.
7. Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and empathy in sensitive situations.
8. Proficiency in maintaining health records, student information systems, and digital documentation protocols.
9. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment.
10. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, parents and the general public.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

1. Associates/Technical degree with coursework in health sciences, or a related field.
2. Moderate experience in community health, emergency or pediatric nursing, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in school nursing preferred.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

1. This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to assist students with physical mobility as needed. 
2. Work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and other health risks is inherent to the position; appropriate protective equipment is provided.
3. Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting.
4. Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision.
5. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
6. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
7. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities.
8. Work regularly requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
9. Work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and wearing a self contained breathing apparatus.
10. Work is generally in a quiet location.

Special Requirements

1. Possession of a valid appropriate license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia upon hire.
2. Possession of CPR/AED and children's vision screener certifications upon hire.
3. Must complete annual professional development in school health, communicable disease control, and emergency medical response as required by the Virginia Department of Education and the school division.
4. Rationale: Reinforces ongoing learning and compliance expectations.
5. Position may require the operation of division-owned/leased motor vehicles; driving record may be subject to periodic review and be in accordance with the provisions of the Dinwiddie County policy manual. 
6. All candidates must successfully undergo the following pre-employment screenings:
1. Tuberculosis Screening
2. Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
3. State Police Criminal History Investigation
4. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)/National Criminal History Investigative Search

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Dinwiddie County School Board’s policy manual.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Dinwiddie County Public Schools does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.  

We will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our guidelines and practices, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will also be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Law. Dinwiddie County Public Schools is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.