School Nurse

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: School Nurse

FLSA: LPN - Non-Exempt

FLSA: RN - Exempt

SALARY SCHEDULE: LN or RN

LN (LPN): $33,930 - $51,980

RN: $44,764 - $79,738

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved

compensation plan.

1. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those

established by the system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Alabama Nurse license 2. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program.

• Three (3) years of successful experience in pediatric nursing, public health nursing, or school nursing preferred.

• Current first aid and CPR certification.

• Valid Alabama Driver's License

• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by the Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepare the school nurse area for use, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and

adequate stocking of supplies.

1. Develop and implement health care plans for the purpose of addressing

student health needs and implementing health care directions from parents

and/or physicians.

1. Maintain a clinic log of visits by students with appropriate descriptive information.

2. Provide routine first aid and health procedures, including proper referral of

serious illnesses or injury

1. Administer CPR, as indicated during emergency situations

2. Support and participate in health screening activities, special clinics, and staff

meetings as directed.

1. Administer medications and perform procedures (including invasive

procedures) following school and system policies.

1. Review health records and immunization for compliance.

2. Counsel students and parents concerning health problems.

3. Establish safe clinic procedures.

4. Maintain a current list of students with acute and/or chronic conditions.

5. Provide nursing assessment and health appraisals of students to identify

existing or potential health problems, communicable disease or other

conditions affecting school performance.

1. Serve as a health liaison between home and school.

2. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the appropriate governmental

agencies.

1. Maintain expertise in the assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.

2. Participate successfully in professional learning to increase skill and

proficiency related to the assignment.

1. Keep the supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.

2. Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.

3. Serve on school/system committees as required or appropriate.

4. Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.

5. Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.

6. Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.

7. Participate in cross-training activities as required.

8. Provide CPR instruction for staff.

9. Ride the bus to and from school as needed.

10. Assume other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate

supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of public health nursing as it applies to the public school system.

2. Ability to observe students for development and health patterns in making a

nursing judgment and diagnosis.

1. Ability to implement plans for students with chronic health problems and

coordinate the administration of medication within state law and the Board

Policies.

1. Skill in listening, speaking, and writing.

2. Ability to work with school personnel, parents, children, and agencies.

3. Ability to communicate with the public, staff members, students, parents,

administrators, and other contact persons.

1. Ability to organize and plan to maximize the use of available time.

2. Follow attendance, punctuality, and proper dress rules.

3. Ensure adherence to good safety standards.

4. Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.

5. Model and maintain high ethical standards.

6. Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

7. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform the required work and

move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.