1.0 Probationary School Nurse (initial assignment: UPK/Float)

10 Months per school year
Initial hours of assignment: 8:00am-3:00pm

Qualifications:

*Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the State of New York.

• Training or experience in working with children with various disabilities.
• School health experience working with school aged students, specifically Pre-school.
• Clinical nursing experience or background.
• Relevant experience to this setting and position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Diligent record keeping skills.
• Maintains student confidentiality and adheres to FERPA/HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment of health complaints, medication administration and care for students with special health care needs.
• Managing emergencies and urgent situations.
• Mandated health screening programs, verification of immunizations, and infectious disease. monitoring/reporting, creation of health care plans, emergency care plans, teaching unlicensed personnel in the administration of emergency medications (glucagon, epi).
• Identification and management of student's chronic health care needs that affect educational achievement
• Submission of required State DOH surveys (immunization, BMI/WSC), and thorough completion of required documentation.
• Participation in nurse meetings, and as needed on CSE Committee. Participation in staff development activities.
• Representation on building teams or committees as requested by principal, District Nurse Practitioner, Director of UPK, Director of Student Services and/or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Instruction.
• Adheres to current standards of care, standards of the profession and standards of documentation, district approved policies and procedures, as well as medical protocols under the direction of the District Physician and Nurse Practitioner.
• Monitors equipment in the health office, initiates process for repairs and interval calibrations, ordering of approved suppli
• Assists in the implementation of health management & contagious disease protocols.
• Assists with sports verification for student-athletes (fall, winter, and spring season) as needed.
• Provides student-specific in-services as warranted.
• Provides direct care to students.
• Provides leadership in the provision of health care services.
• Provides screening and referral for health conditions.
• Provides mandated health screenings and referral for health conditions.
• Promotes health of students.
• Provides liaison services between school/UPK site personnel, family and health professionals
• Serves in a leadership role for health policies and programs.
• Other responsibilities as requested by the Building Administrator, Director of Student Services, District Nurse Practitioner and/or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Instruction.

Non-competetive Civil Service job description:

Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This is a registered professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as: student health screening and appropriate referral; communicable disease prevention and control requiring nursing judgment and skill; serves as the health consultant who assists students, families, and staff in achieving optimal levels of wellness through individual health teaching, health counseling and health promotion. This work requires independent judgment and skill in consultation with a school physician, school nurse practitioner, Health Services Director and private health care providers. Performs registered professional nursing services within the context of the current Nurse Practice Act and standards of nursing practice to promote health maintenance, evaluation, improvement and protection, including providing emergency treatment of students and staff in accordance with state laws district policies, Commissioner's regulations and procedures of the school health program along with maintaining school health records. The school nurse provides for case finding and referral and provides health resource information to students, families and staff.

Qualifications:
Possession of a current license issued by the State of New York to practice as a registered professional nurse. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified (CPR). Attend the New York State School Nurse Orientation Program within one year of employment. First Aid Training and/or pediatric emergency assessment skills. Background in Pediatric Nursing, Community Nursing, or Emergency Room Nursing. Member of the Professional Organization. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field. Become a Certified School Nurse when eligible. Demonstrate the pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in previous nursing specialty and in school nursing and related subjects.

Special Requirements: Excellent knowledge of nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis, pediatric health issues including care of technology dependent students, nursing, principles, interventions and techniques and their relation to medical practices and promotes quality assurance in nursing practice; Knowledge of child development, current health issues, developmentally age appropriate health risk factors, mental health issues, chronic and acute health conditions, current health practice, legislative issues, current laws associated with student educational placement, infection control, universal health precautions and personal hygiene; Strong verbal and written communication skills to initiate and respond to students, teachers, parents, staff, administrators and other health and educational professionals; Ability to plan, direct, and supervise licensed personnel and non professional health personnel; Crisis intervention and management skills; Health teaching and health guidance skills; Demonstrates professional conduct.

Supervises: Supervision shall be exercised over the work of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel such as clerical assistants and health aides.

Typical Work Activities:
Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District's Mission and Belief statements;
Plans, coordinates, assists and implements physical assessments with the School Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant; Administers mandated screenings; Assists in evaluating, planning and maintaining a safe, healthful school environment including the establishment and implementation of emergency care procedures for students and employees;
Maintains health records, including individualized Health Care Plans (IHP) when appropriate, and reports for school authorities;
Coordinates school immunization clinics; Arranges for the safe transportation of sick or injured students (in consultation with the parent/guardian), or employees for further medical evaluation in case of emergency;
Inspects the school facility, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions to the appropriate authority; Orders, inventories and maintains the storage and usage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;
Consults with appropriate school staff and administrators, school physicians, nurse practitioners, public health administrators, families, primary care physician and other school nursing personnel concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance, communicable disease and educational concerns related to medical diagnosis;
Participates as the health specialist on school committees including input into the development of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) when appropriate; Assists in formulating school health policy in addition to school and community health promotion;
Monitors, teaches, counsels, treats, collaborates and refers students and staff regarding health needs and concerns;
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.