Pattonville School District
Support Staff - School Nurse Floater - Pattonville School District
Pattonville School District, Saint Ann, Missouri, United States,
Position Type:Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:4/24/2024
Location:Pattonvile School District
Date Available:08/05/2024
Closing Date:5/08/2024 or until filledSupport Staff - School Nurse Floater - Pattonville School District (2024-2025)Five days per week, Monday-FridayPosition Type:
Student Support Services/School NursePay Classification/Benefits Information:
Salary Grade: 215 ($41,800 - $65,600 per year / 196 days)
This listed rate is the 2023-2024 salary range. The rate will be adjusted to the 2024-2025 salary range.
Access to the employee health clinicPosition Purpose:
The school nurse floater will provide substitute nurse coverage on a short term or long term basis throughout the District when school nurses are absent.To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management, and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.Essential Functions:
Works collaboratively with lead nurse, health care providers, students, parents/guardians, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.Conducts school programs related to student health, sight, and hearing testing.Performs nursing assessments for students who are ill or injured and provides appropriate care and/or referrals for those students.Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.Implements Board of Education policies with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases.Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state/federal law, and Board of Education policies.Develops individual health care plans when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan.Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.Serves as a member of school teams as a designated health care professional.Provides guidance, counseling, and health education to students, parents/guardians, and employees as necessary.Reports to parents/guardians, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board of Education policy as necessary.Confers with parents/guardians, students, and school district staff, health and other care professionals to interpret health and/or developmental assessments.Additional Duties:
May periodically be asked to travel to other schools in the district to administer medicine, medical treatments, etc. when a substitute nurse or the lead nurse is unavailable.Performs other related tasks as assigned by the lead nurse or the district administration.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers,Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses, injuries, nutrition, and related areas.Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals.Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.Safety Requirements:
Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal/state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.Implements Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.License or Certificate:
Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
PSD Brochure:
https://www.flipsnack.com/psdr3/psd-brochure-21-22.html
Date Posted:4/24/2024
Location:Pattonvile School District
Date Available:08/05/2024
Closing Date:5/08/2024 or until filledSupport Staff - School Nurse Floater - Pattonville School District (2024-2025)Five days per week, Monday-FridayPosition Type:
Student Support Services/School NursePay Classification/Benefits Information:
Salary Grade: 215 ($41,800 - $65,600 per year / 196 days)
This listed rate is the 2023-2024 salary range. The rate will be adjusted to the 2024-2025 salary range.
Access to the employee health clinicPosition Purpose:
The school nurse floater will provide substitute nurse coverage on a short term or long term basis throughout the District when school nurses are absent.To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management, and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.Essential Functions:
Works collaboratively with lead nurse, health care providers, students, parents/guardians, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.Conducts school programs related to student health, sight, and hearing testing.Performs nursing assessments for students who are ill or injured and provides appropriate care and/or referrals for those students.Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.Implements Board of Education policies with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases.Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state/federal law, and Board of Education policies.Develops individual health care plans when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan.Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.Serves as a member of school teams as a designated health care professional.Provides guidance, counseling, and health education to students, parents/guardians, and employees as necessary.Reports to parents/guardians, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board of Education policy as necessary.Confers with parents/guardians, students, and school district staff, health and other care professionals to interpret health and/or developmental assessments.Additional Duties:
May periodically be asked to travel to other schools in the district to administer medicine, medical treatments, etc. when a substitute nurse or the lead nurse is unavailable.Performs other related tasks as assigned by the lead nurse or the district administration.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers,Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses, injuries, nutrition, and related areas.Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals.Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.Safety Requirements:
Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal/state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.Implements Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.License or Certificate:
Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
PSD Brochure:
https://www.flipsnack.com/psdr3/psd-brochure-21-22.html