PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the total health service program in the school(s) according to established guidelines.

REPORTS TO: Lead Nurse/Cluster School Nurse

SALARY SCHEDULE: Grade LPN= G-10; ADN= G14; BSN/MSN=G15/16

WORK DAYS: 200

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level: Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Experience, Skill, and Certification: 

• Valid nursing license

Preferred:

• Pediatric experience
• Experience in providing health instruction

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides nursing care for sudden illness or injury by operating the school

health room.

2. Conducts mass screenings and other appraisal activities to assess the

health status of students.

3. Promotes communicable disease control through exclusion/readmission

authorization of students having a contagious disease or condition.

4. Assists students to achieve optimal levels of wellness through individual

instruction.

5. Works with parents, care providers, and community resources to meet

students' health needs.

6. Reviews and assesses student immunization records for required

vaccinations.

7. Assumes responsibility for personal continuing education and

professional development.

8. Secures and maintains first aid and CPR (preferably instructor)

certification.

9. Complies with directions of the lead nurse and/or cluster school nurse in

regard to nursing practices.

10. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness and safety of the

school.

                          Additional duties and responsibilities for RN's
11. Conducts Medicaid billing for eligible students.
12. Mentors nursing students in accordance with District approved standards.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” This position is “essential personnel, critical staff” when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules. Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade LPN= G-10; ADN= G14; BSN/MSN= G1516 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. The work calendar will be the 200 days classified calendar. This position is non-exempt.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[x] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds etc.
[ ] Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs.
[ ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other
airborne matter.
[ ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or
other potential hazards.
[X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest
periods.
[X] Other: Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, reliable
transportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the
job.
[ X ] Other: Exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to
infectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solvents. Must be able to
lift and transport students as necessary with assistance.