School Nurse (.6 FTE) en Alaska Educator Retention and Recruitment Center (AERRC)

Bargaining Unit: AEA
Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE

1. A bachelor’s of science degree in nursing.
2. A valid Alaska type C special services certificate with an endorsement in nursing or school nurse.
3. A state of Alaska registered nurse license certification, or a state of AK temporary nursing license that leads to a full license.
4. A passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
5. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

1. Two years of nursing experience, assessment, and referral skills.

1. Supports student learning, promotes health and wellness for an entire school.
2. Actively assists in identifying students with disabilities and participates on multidisciplinary educational teams.
3. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
4. Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective atmosphere.
6. Conducts school medical screenings
7. Coordinates medical plans for school sponsored trips.
8. Provides nursing services including:
   1. Interpreting health history and developing appropriate care plan
   2. Facilitating, monitoring, and assessing student health
   3. Immunization status review
   4. Treatment
   5. Medication
   6. Diabetes and seizure management
   7. Health counseling
   8. Linkage with community providers
   9. Health promotion
   10. Injury and disease prevention, intervention and education
9. Treats students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
10. Uses current technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
11. Creates a nursing environment that is conducive to the practice.
12. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
13. Performs other duties to meet healthcare needs of students and staff as needed or assigned.