Nurse for 1:1 Medically Complex Student

TITLE: Nurse for 1:1 Medically Complex Student Position Summary A long-term substitute school nurse for a 1:1 special needs student to provide dedicated, daily medical care to an individual student, ensuring specific health needs are met to allow for educational participation. Responsibilities include administering medication, performing specialized health procedures (e.g., G-tube feeding, suctioning), managing chronic conditions, and documenting care in compliance with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited-licensed nurse program
• Valid nursing license in the State of Missouri
• Maintain record of annual continuing education
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse
• Pediatric or special needs experience

REPORTS TO: Health Coordinator and Building Principal

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Board Policy for Staff Conduct

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Dedicated 1:1 support to a specific student.
• Responsible for direct and indirect care given to the student in compliance with school district policies, professional standards of practice, physician's orders and Individual Health Care Plans.
• Implementing IEP health plans, which may include seizure management, catheterization, and feeding.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate health records for the student.
• Implementation of emergency care plans in the event of an accident or health event.
• Respect the dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all students and staff - uphold regulations and laws related to confidentiality, reporting of child abuse and neglect, and other health-related requirements.
• Maintain professional competencies through in-service educational activities and self-selected professional growth programs.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Health Coordinator, Building Principal and other Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Terms Of Employment

• Potential of 186.5 days dependent on student attendance; 8.0 hrs / day. Does not include a 30 minute lunch.

• Pay is dependent on licensing and certifications:

• RN: Starting at $28.10/hr (plus credit for up to 7 years of relevant experience)

• LPN: $19.16/hr (plus credit for up to 7 years of relevant experience)

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Staff.