POSITION TITLE:     Certified Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be certified
• Meet minimum standards for certification as set forth by the Mississippi Department of Education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

REPORTS TO:    Principal and Superintendents

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

187 day contract with salary and dates to be established by the Board of Education

APPOINTMENT:

The nurse shall be recommended by the principal and appointed by the board

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying (up to 10 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving furniture may be required. The position requires the ability to perceive the nature of the object by the eye and the ability to give and receive information through effective speaking, listening, and writing skills.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Provide healthcare to students and staff
• Perform health screenings
• Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
• Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment

The main job responsibilities of school nurses include:

• Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care
• Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors
• Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings
• Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
• Overseeing infection control measures
• Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school
• Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans
• Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures
• Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance
• Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team
• Assisting families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance