Detailed School Nurse Job Description Template

Introduction:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced School Nurse to join our team. The School Nurse will be responsible for providing medical care and support to students, promoting healthy living, and ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment. This role is suitable for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and education and want to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff as needed
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality of student health information
• Develop and implement health education programs for students and staff
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to promote healthy living and prevent illness
• Monitor and manage communicable diseases and outbreaks
• Conduct health screenings and assessments as required by state and federal regulations
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment

Job Brief:

The School Nurse plays a critical role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of our students. They are responsible for providing medical care and support, promoting healthy living, and creating a safe and healthy learning environment. The School Nurse will work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement health education programs and monitor and manage communicable diseases and outbreaks.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff as needed, including administering CPR and using AEDs
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians, including injections and nebulizer treatments
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality of student health information
• Develop and implement health education programs for students and staff, including topics such as nutrition, exercise, and mental health
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to promote healthy living and prevent illness, including providing guidance on hygiene and sanitation practices
• Monitor and manage communicable diseases and outbreaks, including notifying parents and health authorities as required
• Conduct health screenings and assessments as required by state and federal regulations, including vision and hearing screenings
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and equipment, including ordering and restocking as needed

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
• Current RN license in the state of [insert state]
• CPR and AED certification
• Experience working in a school or pediatric setting preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and Microsoft Office

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Review and Approval:

This job description has been reviewed and approved by [insert name and title of approver].