District Nurse

Overview

FALL RIVER JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT NURSE

DEFINITION
Provides basic health services to students; assists in planning, developing and implementation of school health programs.  Provides community health resources for students, families and staff.   Strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health conditions of children by identification and assistance in the removal and modification of health related barriers to learning. Does other related functions as required.  This position is evaluated by the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
·        Provides health appraisals, referrals and follow-up for vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis and cardiac screening.

·        Does follow-up on medical referrals and problems.

·        Identifies pupils with health problems that interfere with effective learning through health case finding techniques.

·        Interprets and communicates health findings to pupil, parents and school personnel.

·        Develop, implement and coordinate medical management and screening progress and monitor records mandated by Ed Code.

·        Assists in the appropriate placement of individuals with exceptional needs.

·        Is involved with the team concept of developing educational plans, including, but not limited to IEP’s.

·        Performs mandated health evaluations and health record reviews for all students.

·        Serves as a contact between home and school to help solve the health and welfare of families and students.

·        Conducts in-service for staff and parents, as directed.

·        Provides direct instruction in health related areas to students, either individually or in classroom settings.

·        Participates in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, including the enforcement of immunizations.

·        Acts as case manager for families served by Healthy Start Program.

·        Oversee, interpret and record administration of medications.

·        Operate a computer and other office equipment as needed.

·        Operate various medical apparatus and equipment.

·        Train staff in specialized health care procedures and emergency response procedures.

·        Serve as a liaison with staff, parents, physicians, and outside community agencies; maintain on-going communication.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

·        Principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment used in health care practice, assessment and preventative health care.

·        Causes and methods of control of various communicable diseases.

·        Child development with particular attention to the exceptional child.

·        Obtaining in-depth developmental histories, home and environment assessments, and adaptability reports.

·        Community agencies and medical facilities.

·        Social, emotional and behavioral characteristics of students.

·        Appropriate curriculum and instructional programs.

·        Medications, side effects, indicators and contra-indicators as would influence health and education of child.

·        Operational characteristics of apparatus, equipment and materials used in nursing and in care of children with special needs.

·        Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of nursing.

·        Legal mandates covering applicable laws and Education Code.

·        Crisis intervention techniques.

Ability to:

·        Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing process.

·        Use and operate a variety of medical tools and equipment, and modern office equipment including a computer.

·        Assist students in effectively dealing with health issues, problems, and concerns.

·        Establish and maintain effective organizational and community relationships.

·        Effectively work with school personnel, parents, social service, and appropriate agencies.

·        Utilize standard health care practice in management of health illness needs.

·        Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions including mandates affecting Special Education programs.

·        Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

·        Maintain confidentiality of students and staff.

·        Work independently with little direction.

·        Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

HAZARDS
·        Exposure to blood borne pathogens.

·        Exposure to communicable diseases.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, California Registered Nursing License, Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·        Valid Registered Nursing License issued by the State of California.

·        Valid Preliminary or Clear health Services Credential.

·        Valid Audiometric Certificate.

·        Valid California Class C driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

·        Dexterity of hands and fingers.

·        Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.

·        Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

·        Seeing to read a variety of materials, evaluate injuries and illnesses.

·        Exertion of 10 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK YEAR

183  Contract Days with 13 paid holidays.

SALARY
As per current salary schedule.

School Nurse Services Credential Preferred

Minimum Education and Experience