School RN - Speare Memorial Hospital : Job Details

School Nurse General Summary: The School Nurse provides health services to the student population in order to assure a safe and healthy environment. Essential Job Functions*:

• Assesses scene safety, injury, and illness and responds with appropriate intervention.

• Upon completion of nursing assessment, make appropriate referrals as required.

• Administers the proper medication and treatments required.

• Provides appropriate and accurate documentation while maintaining the utmost in confidentiality.

• Monitors and reports suspected cases of abuse and neglect.

• Makes necessary provisions for students entitled to a 504 Accommodation Plan

• Regularly works with parents, teachers, guidance counselors and principals relative to particular concerns or issues.

• Provides health education to students and parents as necessary.

• Refers parents and students to the necessary resources in order to provide health education

• Attends and participates in hospital/departmental meetings as required.

• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

• Demonstrates hospital's stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications For Employees:

• Education

Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Work Experience

Required: Minimum 1 year nursing experience. Preferred: Minimum of 3 years' experience in pediatric nursing or other related nursing areas.

• Licensure/Certifications/Registrations

Required: Must have Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Hampshire. Have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant). Preferred: Basic first aid training. Certification in School Nursing.

• Other Skills/Knowledge

Required: Ability to interrelate with the student age population. Knowledge of the current laws/regulations regarding suspected neglect and abuse. Ability to perform nursing assessments with appropriate interventions. Preferred: Experience assisting children with various health challenges (e.g. asthma, diabetes). Working knowledge of SNAP.