Substitute School Registered Nurse

Class Code:  7262

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CLASS TITLE:  REGISTERED NURSE-SCHOOL

BASIC FUNCTION:

Evaluate, plan and implement nursing services for each district student and to create a climate of health and well-being in the schools.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Supervises school health services, including physical examinations, immunizations, and tests for hearing, vision, and scoliosis.

• Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.

• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.

• Supervises and/or maintains the updating of cumulative health records on all students.

• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.

• Visits student homes when necessary.

• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health programs.

• Contact homes of children referred by principals, counselors, or teachers.

• Advises on modification of the educational program to meet the health needs of individual students.

• Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious defects.

• Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.

• Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.

• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.

• Participates in in-service training programs.

• Supervises school personnel regarding annual immunizations and physicals in accordance with the School Health Code.

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine, and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to students and staff.

• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within District guidelines.

• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.

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• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues, and treatment procedures.

• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Modern classroom teaching techniques.

• Counseling principles and techniques.

• Record-keeping techniques.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Public speaking techniques.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Health and safety regulations.

• Contagious diseases.

• Effective use of technology necessary for job performance.

• First aid, CPR, and nursing practices and procedures.

• Various health screening practices, procedures, and techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Evaluate, plan and implement the nursing process.

• Provide classroom instruction.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Maintain accurate medical records and prepare reports.

• Work independently with little direction.

• Plan and organize work.

• Observe health and safety regulations.

• Work confidentially with discretion.

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.

• Make referrals and perform follow-up.

• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.

• Understand and follow written prescriptions.

• Complete work with many interruptions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

                           Any combination equivalent to graduation as a Licensed Registered Nurse for the State of KY

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LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

                        Valid KY Registered Nurse License

                        Valid KY driver’s license