All Other Positions - Connecticut REAP : Job Details

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.

Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.

Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.

Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.

Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.

Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.

Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).

Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.

Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).

Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.

Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).

Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.

Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.

Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.

Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.

Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.

Provides health education to students.

Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.

Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.

Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.

Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.

Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.

Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.

Safety Requirements:

Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations. Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Work in standard school building environment.

Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related science area, with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention and health education. Master's degree in related field preferred. Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations.

Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting desirable.

License or Certificate:

Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).