JOB GOAL:

The school nurse supports the premise that every student is entitled to a Free and Appropriate Education by providing expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and the promotion of health education, allowing the student to develop capacity for lifelong achievement and optimum health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. License: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN), with an unencumbered license to practice in the state of Arkansas.
2. Education:  Education level must be within accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines – Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
3. Experience: A minimum of two years of experience as a RN in areas such as community nursing, mental health and the nursing of children.  In addition, school nurses must have skills to perform nursing assessments of students and must demonstrate proficiency with written assessment of knowledge related to the practice. 
4. Certification: Current certification in CPR for Health Care Provider. Must have, or obtain within 6 months of employment with LRSD, certification in Standard First Aid. 
5. Customer Service Skills: Must be capable of interacting effectively with administrators, teachers, staff members, students, parents, and the general public using respectful, tactful and helpful customer service.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Implements the 17 Standards of Nursing Practice for School Nurses as defined by American Nurses Association and the National Association of School Nurses with primary focus on providing nursing assessment, treatment, referral and follow up for students, staff and visitors who are injured or become ill at school. 
2.  Adheres specifically to the district’s established Health Services policy and procedures. 
3. Provides supervision and training for staff involved in the care of students with medical needs in accordance with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing delegation designation and Arkansas Medicaid. 
4. Uses district resources wisely maintaining a health room stocked with approved supplies provided by the district and is responsible for the security, maintenance and use of all health assessment equipment provided including but not limited to vision tester, audio-meter, stethoscope and sphygmomanometer, otoscope. 
5. Submits the necessary reports as directed by the Health Services Coordinator in compliance with Arkansas Department of Education, Arkansas Department of Health and LRSD.

Performs other duties as assigned including accepting assignment at other schools as needed for the purpose of providing medical care to students.