Registered Nurse

JOB ANALYSIS

The school nurse comforts children with health problems that interfere with their ability to take part in the everyday school activities. The major focus of the school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse promotes student, staff and community awareness of and participation in healthy behaviors.

REPORTS TO

Director of Pupil Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Assessing and evaluating the health and development of students.
• Interpreting the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals concerned with the student.
• Designing and implementing a health maintenance plan for individual students, incorporating plans directed by a physician.
• Referring students and their parents or guardians to appropriate community resources for necessary services.
• School nurse facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems;
• Address potential health problems that are barriers to learning or symptoms of underlying medical conditions by coordinating and assisting with mandated screenings, i.e., vision, and hearing.
• Participates as a member of IDEA and 504 teams to meet health needs of students.

LONDONDERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Position Title: School Nurse

Londonderry Allied Health Union

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS cont

• Assures that school district policies and procedures adhere to legal and regulatory statutes and ethical standards of nursing practice.

• Makes independent and timely nursing decisions to triage emergency situations regarding the school community. Will notify the principal of potential exclusions and other health related problems.

• Deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraising situations

• Collaborates with the client, the family, school staff and others in the conduct of school nursing practice.

• I Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.

• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice on the planning and delivery of school nursing services.

• Make referrals to appropriate public agencies regarding concerns affecting a childs health in school.

• Work as closely as possible, within the guidelines of the school health program, with all school staff to provide a better community understanding between all school personnel and the community of the schools role in improving the health of the community.

• Knowledge of lockdown procedures, fire drills, emergency backpacks to insure a safe school environment.

• Participates in registration screening for incoming students.

• Monitors communicable disease concerns, including student compliance with State Immunization laws.

• Reviews all field trip forms for updated immunization and medical issues.

LONDONDERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Position Title: School Nurse

Londonderry Allied Health Union

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with internal and external constituents.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Integrity; good judgment and decision-making abilities, problem-solving skills, and organizational and planning skills.
• Reliability and confidentiality.
• Skilled at information gathering and data management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current New Hampshire School Nurse Certificate
• Knowledge of relevant technology

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Refer to the contract between the Londonderry School Board and the Londonderry Allied Health Union for additional information.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel and Union Agreement.