Duties
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day
- Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation
- Administers medication with appropriate documentation
- Participates in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities. Provides relevant information to be recorded by the IEP team
- Performs mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing and provides results to the IEP team
- Provides staff in-service programs on health topics including blood borne pathogens and the district exposure control plan
- Provides health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff
- Supervises and/or provides screening and follow up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits
- Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter
- Maintains a user friendly and organized health services facility conducive to confidential communication and services
- Provides health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
- Completes accident/incident reports for student
- Compiles data for statistical purposes
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issue
- Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit
- Maintains standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for District 118
How to Apply
Please apply online at https://danvillek12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx