School Nurse
Overview
The school nurse is a health services specialist who assists pupils in attaining and /or maintaining optimum health and promotes good health habits and attitudes.
Responsibilities
Review immunization records for school age children
Assist with Medical/Dental Screenings
Prepare and file state reports as required by law
Conduct audiometric screenings
Conduct scoliosis screenings
Conduct vision screenings
Conduct Height and Weight Screenings
Provide other optional screenings as needed, ex. Blood Pressure, Lice
Maintain student health records
Administer medication and/or treatment when necessary for pupils to attend school
Provide first aid and emergency care to all school age children
Provide the following services as promulgated by individual State Law/Regulation:
Notify parent/guardian if a screening defect is found upon screening and recommend appropriate follow-up
Observe and recommend to principal, exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable diseases and/or whose immunization records are not received from parent/guardian after numerous attempts.
Submit monthly report of health services and screenings performed to Catapult Learning Regional Director
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
Requirements for hire include a valid RN license, as required by contract. Pediatric experience is desirable, but not necessary. RN license and a Basic Life Support CPR - Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider card, as required by contract.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school settings.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The school nurse is a health services specialist who assists pupils in attaining and /or maintaining optimum health and promotes good health habits and attitudes.
Responsibilities
Review immunization records for school age children
Assist with Medical/Dental Screenings
Prepare and file state reports as required by law
Conduct audiometric screenings
Conduct scoliosis screenings
Conduct vision screenings
Conduct Height and Weight Screenings
Provide other optional screenings as needed, ex. Blood Pressure, Lice
Maintain student health records
Administer medication and/or treatment when necessary for pupils to attend school
Provide first aid and emergency care to all school age children
Provide the following services as promulgated by individual State Law/Regulation:
Notify parent/guardian if a screening defect is found upon screening and recommend appropriate follow-up
Observe and recommend to principal, exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable diseases and/or whose immunization records are not received from parent/guardian after numerous attempts.
Submit monthly report of health services and screenings performed to Catapult Learning Regional Director
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
Requirements for hire include a valid RN license, as required by contract. Pediatric experience is desirable, but not necessary. RN license and a Basic Life Support CPR - Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider card, as required by contract.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school settings.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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