School Nurse
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(SY 24-25) School Registered NurseGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: (SY 24-25) School Registered NurseDepartment: Perrymont Elementary School Salary Grade: Teacher Pay Scale FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Perrymont Elementary SchoolReports to: Building AdministratorDate: 09/17/2024POSITION SUMMARY

• The school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program, assisting with student well-being and completing health related tasks; does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains student health records, reviews records of entering students for immunizations, ensures all components of the School Health Entrance Requirements including immunization are complete and up to date, notes health conditions documented on forms, collects information for reports, and keeps emergency information up to date;
• Informs administrators and school personnel about students with health issues, in compliance with medical privacy regulations;
• Administers medication to appropriate students, with parental permission and a doctor's order for medications; keeps medication permission forms on file;
• Trains staff to administer medications under certain circumstances in the nurse's absence or for field trips; Ensures proper documentation;
• Supplies and adequately maintains the school clinic; secures medications including controlled substances as required;
• Maintains list of school staff trained as clinic back-up in First Aid/CPR/Heimlich;
• Performs medical procedures as prescribed by physician;
• Appropriately documents clinic services to students; enters health information in the Student Information System.
• Assists sick or injured students and staff, performs routine and emergency first aid;
• Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until parent arrives;
• Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses with input from physicians, the health department and district guidelines as appropriate; follows health department directives regarding management of such illnesses when applicable;
• Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to a guidance counselor, school psychologist, physician, Child Protective Services, school administrator or health department officials;
• Provides guidance to staff for health related procedures for students with special health needs;
• Ensures compliance with law that all schools with at least one student with diabetes have at all times two staff members trained in the administration of insulin and glucagon;
• Ensures compliance with IDEA legislation that all required medical procedures will be done safely and correctly at school either by the school nurse or a designee trained and supervised by the school nurse or the school nurse supervisor;
• May develop or assist with development of Individual Health Care Plans for students with medical conditions, including allergies; may educate appropriate staff on necessary components of such health care plan including criteria for medical emergencies and specific actions to take;
• Ensures compliance with all laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information and obtains written consent of parent/guardian to share information;
• Conducts health related counseling that is sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of students;
• Performs clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating related to school nurse functions;
• Advises administrators on appropriate interventions to meet student needs;
• Advises administrators, teachers, and cafeteria staff (with consent) on all students with food allergies; develops or obtains care plans for students with food allergies and advises school personnel in recognizing the signs of food allergies and the appropriate steps to take including the administration of epinephrine;
• Performs other health related duties as assigned by Principal or designee

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIESPersonal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a valid state license as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse, to practice professional nursing in Virginia.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
• Love and respect for children.
• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Desire to work with students and their families in under-resourced communities.
• Verbal, written, and technological (computer/internet) skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence students, staff, community members & families.
• Support teachers in the development of collaborative and co-teaching strategies.
• Support teachers in the utilization of data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques.
• Work with experienced staff in implementing positive discipline strategies.
• Engage in best practices to support achievement in under-resourced communities.
• Gain experience relationship building with students, staff professionals, and families

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands 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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPEN SALARY:This is a 10 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:2024-2025