DHS Nurse

Converse County School District #1 is searching for a Nurse at DHS Experience the Difference while you Make the Difference! We are looking for a career-oriented team player who is enthusiastic about all things education while improving the lives of our students. If you seek a progressive school district that ensures all students succeed by "Working Together to Achieve Excellence" then you need to apply to join the Bearcat Nation ! Why Converse County School District #1? Reasons YOU should work for Converse County School District #1:

• Competitive Salary Schedule: (Depending on Experience/Education).

• Minimum Salary: BA, step 1: $60,000 Maximum Salary: MA + 60: $71,475

• Variety of Insurance Benefit packages provide employees options including district covered life insurance plans.

• Supporting a Collaborative Team Environment through the Professional Learning Collaboration (PLC) process.

• Fostering Professional Development.

• Community Activities:

• North Platte River provides excellent trout fishing, rafting, canoeing, and sport recreation.

• Glendo Reservoir provides excellent walleye fishing and water skiing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities.

• Laramie Peak provides excellent big game hunting opportunities along with hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping.

• 1 hour to downhill and cross-country skiing opportunities.

• Wyoming State Fair is held in Douglas each year and fair grounds provides rodeo and concert opportunities.

• Eastern Wyoming Community College provides educational opportunities for staff and students.

• Location:

• 45 minutes from Casper where many Wyoming High School state activities are held each year.

• 3 hours from Denver Colorado where you can catch a professional game or spend the weekend.

Purpose Statement The job of Nurse is done for the purpose/s of assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

This job reports to Building Level Administrator(s).

Essential Functions

• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments (e.g. oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts site assessments (e.g. health issues, student health records, emergency preparedness, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and/or providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.
• Develops individual student care plans as a resource during the development of 504 plans for the purpose of addressing students' health needs, providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students' health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Transports supplies and equipment to school sites for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area

Certificates and Licenses Registered Nurse License

For additional information: Justin Carr, Principal: (307) 358-2940 To Apply: ccsd1.org Equal Employment Opportunity Converse County School District #1 is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. It is the District's policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based on these grounds. CCSD#1 Non-Discrimination Statement