Lead School Nurse, RN

Knowledge in the principles and practice of:

1. Growth and development
2. Health appraisal and assessment
3. Child abuse and neglect recognition and intervention
4. First aid and emergency medical care
5. Systems theory and family/group dynamics
6. Teaching and learning theory
7. Crisis management and response
8. Substance abuse and recognition/intervention
9. Patterns of coping, health counseling
10. Statistics and research
11. Epidemiology, illness prevention/wellness
12. Basic computer skills
13. Oral and written communication skills

1. RN ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

1. Assist in the development of goals supportive of school improvement.
2. Assist in the development of district and school health policy.
3. Conduct yearly staff education regarding AED’s, First Aid, Epi Pens, School Health Exclusions, etc.
4. Coordinate staff health screenings and provide nursing services related to screenings when needed.
5. Act as the primary contact and coordinator with other health agencies.
6. Manage student medication administration and delegate when appropriate within the parameters of nursing scope of practice.
7. Oversee unlicensed personal care paraprofessionals, unlicensed diabetic aides, and unlicensed medication aides to ensure student safety and policy compliance.
8. Coordinate unlicensed personnel certification for Unlicensed Medication Aides (UMA) and Unlicensed Diabetic Aides (UDA) through the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
9. Complete yearly audits of all Kindergarten, 6^th Grade, and out-of-state transfer students for immunization compliance and submit to the State of South Dakota in accordance with South Dakota Law
10. Keep current on evidence based Best Practice guidelines for school health and implement these practices when possible.
11. Pursue professional growth opportunities such as attending conferences, reading professional journals, and/or participating in professional organizations and on-site professional development.
12. Act as a member of the Vermillion School District Wellness Committee
13. Act as a member of the community Child Protection Team.
14. Act as a member of the Sanford Fit Kids Committee.
15. Act as a member of 504 and IEP teams for medically involved students and advise modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.

1. ESSENTIAL NURSING DUTIES:

1. Establish and maintain an appropriate working relationship with students, staff, parents, medical professionals, and community members.
2. Provide emergency medical care to injured students and staff as needed.
3. Provide care to students and staff who present with an acute illness.
4. Authorize exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
5. Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
6. Identify students with medical conditions, coordinate care while at school by collaborating with parents/guardians and involved medical professionals.  Develop and implement Individualized Health Care Plans. 
7. Maintain an accurate, updated list of students with health conditions and/or medications in each building.
8. Observe and assess students on a regular basis to detect health needs and refer a student and their parent/guardian to other resources in the community to obtain services necessary for the health of the student.
9. Serve as a resource and consultant to staff relative to health issues.
10. Review student immunizations for compliance and refer for updates when needed. Keep records current in Infinite Campus.
11. Coordinate and document yearly school health screenings and make medical referrals when needed.
12. Administer medications and treatments prescribed by physicians according to school policy.  Keep accurate records of medication/treatments as prescribed.
13. Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in the schools.
14. Provide education to students and families regarding student health matters.
15. Conduct home visits as needed.
16. Participate in an in-service training program.
17. Other duties as assigned by the administration.