What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse position at Central Consolidated School District 22?
Position:
School Nurse
Supervisor:
School Building Principal
District Nursing Supervisor or Lead Nurse
Work Site:
School Site
Summary:
Perform responsible and complex duties as it relates to school health policies and procedures
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential, controversial and sensitive nature.
- Participate in planning, implementation and evaluation of the school health program in accordance with regulations of the State of New Mexico.
- Advocate for the health needs and rights of students.
- Administer health services to students using the nursing process to assess needs, plan interventions and evaluate outcomes.
- Identify health problems including social, physical, and psychological factors that interfere with learning, through screening procedures, assessment and evaluation of the student.
- Facilitate communication between student, family, staff, medical provider and the community.
- Participate in health education program activities for students, staff and the community.
- Maintain current health and immunization records, health information on student visits as required by the State of New Mexico.
- Supervise health assistants and/or school health clerks
- Support district and school efforts to keep CCSD safe and secure
- Support and comply with grant, program and/or funding source requirements
- Complete and comply with all required trainings annually
- Adhere to NM Code of Ethical Responsibility of the Education Profession (NMAC 6.60.9.8)
- Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines, and local, state, and federal laws.
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned
- Other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or higher.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
- Current Professional School Nurse License issued by the State of New Mexico.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Dinè language, culture and history preferred
- Attendance at the School Nurse Orientation (one time)
Physical/Job Requirements:
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.
Safety and Health:
- Completed and cleared background check
- Background check
- Pass drug test if required for position
- Exposure to hazardous/infectious agents.
- Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
- Knowledge of OSHA/FERPA/HIPPA regulations.
- Knowledge and compliance with district and school safety plans
Equipment/Material Handled:
- Multimedia equipment, including current technology
- Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
- Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary
Work Environment:
- Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
- Work interruptions
- Flexibility
- Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
- Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
- Extended work hours, on occasion
Term of Employment:
- Exempt
