School Nurse administers nursing care under the guidelines of a school system. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of student care. Being a School Nurse ensures the health, comfort and safety of students. Requires state nursing licensure and educational credential. Additionally, School Nurse typically requires an associate's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The School Nurse work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a School Nurse typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
GLENPOOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: School Nurse
Reports to: Site Principal/Director of Teaching and Learning
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Calendar: 9 Month
SUMMARY: The school nurse possesses the critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to assess the nursing/health care needs of students and staff. The school nurse promotes the optimum health of students to achieve their individualized educational goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree or diploma in nursing
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Nursing License from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and Valid Oklahoma School Nurse Certificate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and new treatment modalities to nursing practice; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and the community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demanded described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
“While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or sit. The employee will occasionally be required to reach forward or above the head more than the average person will. Ability to visit various building throughout the district. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move and push up to 90 pounds, such as students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.”
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
“The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person is. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.”