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School Nurse Sub RN

Position information

**Title** : School Nurse Sub RN

**Facility** : Fidelity Health Care

**Job Reports to** : Vice President, Operations

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.

The Premier Health Vision

Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

• Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.

• Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.

• Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.

The Premier Health Values

• RESPECT each person’s dignity.

• Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.

• Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.

• Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities:

Administers a comprehensive health service program that helps students achieve maximum benefit from the educational program. Note: The assessment/treatment of students is limited to the evaluation of symptoms and administering emergency first aid. Guardians are encouraged to contact a licensed medical provider for additional services. Duties may require traveling to buildings throughout the district.

Scope/Span of Control: N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

**Supervises FTEs:** No

**Number of FTEs Supervised** : 0

**Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring** No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)

**Annual Revenue in Dollars** : N/A

**Annual Expense in Dollars** : N/A

**Financial Accountability** : N/A

Population Served

**Age of Population Served -** Choose all that apply

• Infant (birth – less than 1 year)

• Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)

• Adult (18 – 64 years)

• Geriatric (65 years & older)

• All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

• Not Applicable

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level ofEducation Required:

Associate degree

Additional requirements:

• **Type of degree** : Associate’s degree

preferred

• **Area of study or major** : N/A

• **Preferred educational qualifications** : N/A

• **Position specific testing requiremen** t: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN or LPN

Experience

Minimum Level of ExperienceRequired:

1 - 3 years of job-related experience

**Prior job title or occupationalexperience:** N/A

**Prior specific functionalresponsibilities:** N/A

**Preferred** **experience:** N/A

**Other** **experience requirements:** N/A

Knowledge/Skills

+ Meets all mandated healthscreening requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

+ A record free of criminalviolations that would prohibit public school employment.

+ Adheres to the _LicensureCode of Professional Conduct for OhioEducators._

+ Complies with drug-freeworkplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.

+ Ability to establishworking relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesiveteam.

+ Commitment tokeep current with workplace innovations that enhance personalproductivity.

+ Extensive knowledge ofnormal growth and development. Ability to access pharmacology informationand community health resources appropriate to the needs of students.

Physical Requirements & WorkingConditions

PhysicalRequirements:

Pulling

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Standing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Other

sounds

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Twisting

2 -

Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Reaching

2 -

Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Visual Acuity Near

3 -

Frequently (41% - 75%)

Walking

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Manual

Dexterity

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Visual

Acuity Far

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Sitting

3 -

Frequently (41% - 75%)

Use both hands

3 -

Frequently (41% - 75%)

Vision Color

2 -

Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Pushing

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Talking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Concentrating

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Climbing

1 - Rarely

(0% - 10%)

Lifting <10 pounds

3 -

Frequently (41% - 75%)

Interpersonal Skills

4 -

Consistently (76% - 100%)

Stooping

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Lifting

>10 pounds

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Reading

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Kneeling

1 - Rarely

(0% - 10%)

Normal hearing both ears

3 -

Frequently (41% - 75%)

Thinking

4 -

Consistently (76% - 100%)

WorkingConditions:

1. General office environment.

2. Climate controlled environment.

3. May work some evenings and

weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.

4. May be required to work overtime

as defined by the needs of the department.

Organizational Standards

+ Acts in accordance with theprofessional code of ethics.

+ Anticipates timeconstraints. Manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

+ Averts problem situationsand intervenes to resolve conflicts.

+ Demonstratesprofessionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment.

+ Effectively uses activelistening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.

+ Exhibits consistency,resourcefulness, and resilience.

+ Interprets informationaccurately and initiates effective responses.

+ Maintains an acceptableattendance record and is punctual.

+ Values diversity.Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.

+ Uses diplomacyand exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.

Essential Duties & Functions

EssentialDuties & Functions:

• Collaborates with all

stakeholders to identify ongoing/emerging school health needs of students.

Facilitates the effective planning,

delivery, and ongoing improvement

of school health services.

• Prepares the assigned

assessment/consultation/treatment area. Requisitions supplies.

• Helps families understand

school health program objectives and state mandated standards.

• Helps ensure that district

policies/procedures support non-biased assessment/planning activities.

• Develops and implements

protocols to safeguard student assessment results that are shared with staff

and/or referral sources. Ensures that confidential materials are stored

appropriately.

• Advances the district’s

professional image. Maintains open/effective communications. Uses

problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve

questions/concerns.

• Refers district policy

interpretation inquiries to administrators.

• Helps identify safety and

health hazards. Recommends policy and administrative procedure revisions based

upon professional guidelines and standards.

• Serves as the district’s

blood-borne pathogen compliance officer and staff trainer.

• Dispenses authorized over

the counter medications and prescription drugs. Develops and implements

procedures to ensure that all medicines are stored safely.

• Provides assistance to sick

and injured students. Administers first aid. Investigates and documents injuries.

Ensures the accuracy of records.

• Reviews medical emergency

authorization forms. Ensures that permission forms are on file as needed for

the release of health information. Communicates information to staff when

required.

• Ensures that all required

state minimum student health screening activities are completed.

• Ensures that the

immunization status of all students complies with state law.

• Consults with a student’s

doctor to make exclusion or school readmission recommendations.

• Evaluates visual, hearing,

or other student health concerns. Recommends medical referrals.

• Consults with staff to

facilitate the early identification of health risks.

• Assesses student health

conditions and develops nursing care plans. Coordinates in-service training

for staff providing care for students with special medical needs.

• Helps students monitor and

manage acute/chronic medical conditions as needed.

• Consults with parents as

needed (e.g., phone calls, E-mail, written notes, meetings, etc.).

• Supports grade-level

curriculum implementation activities. Makes presentations when requested.

• Helps staff and families

address student concerns (e.g., academic difficulties, excessive absences,

behavior mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).

• Assists with the multi-factored

examination (MFE) process. Helps intervention assistance team (IAT) members

prepare plans for students meeting eligibility requirements.

• Advocates for children. Initiates

referrals to community resources as needed (e.g., legal, health, welfare, etc.). Serves as a contact for public agencies.

• Serves as a resource for

drug/harassment/violence prevention and related school safety activities.

• Communicates expectations,

provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.

• Helps facilitate community

participation in activities that enhance student learning.

• Maintains a positive

learning environment. Facilitates student learning activities that encourage

collaboration and positive peer relationships.

• Collaborates with other

staff. Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.

• Promotes the proper care

and use of school property. Ensures that all materials are stored properly.

Works with staff/students to address equipment safety/security.

• Inspects program equipment

to ensure that it is ready when needed. Recommends program purchases. Prepares

inventories as directed.

• Requests permission and

follows board-approved procedures for the disposal of fixed assets.

• Prepares/maintains accurate

records. Submits required paperwork on time.

• Maintains the

confidentiality of privileged information.

• Upholds the student conduct

code. Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate

student supervision.

• Takes precautions to ensure safety. Watches

for conduct/situations that may indicate a problem. Works with supervisors to

manage or eliminate risk factors.

• Reports suspected child

abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.

• Participates in required

school activities.

• Pursues growth

opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district

goals.

• Strives to develop rapport

and serve as a positive role model for others.

• Helps students understand

and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values.

• Maintains a professional

appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

• Provides prompt

notification of delays or absences.

• Performs other specific

job-related duties as directed.

Other Duties & Functions:

As assigned

The

above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to

reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum

knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job

proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted

statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be

required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their

supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.