Registered Nurse - Summer School

Chillicothe R-II School District•Chillicothe, MO

About The Position

SUMMARY: Provides first aid and health services to school-aged children under the direct supervision of the Administration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs. Administers medication and treatments prescribed by physician. Conducts various health and vision screenings. Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters. Follows established policy and procedures for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness. Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program that may include health fairs; shot clinics; Kindergarten Round-Up; and faculty in-services. Advises school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school. Implements board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious disease processes. Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum as part of continuing education units. Collaborates with County Health Department and other professionals in planning to assure quality of health care provided to students. Participates in IEP and 504 planning when necessary. Assists students, families, and school personnel to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education. Provides input in selection of health personnel and assists in district buildings as needed. Performs other duties assigned by the administration. Prepares and submits forms to the Assistant Superintendent and the Missouri State Department of Health. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A course of study from accredited institution for licensure. Licensed by the State of Missouri to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional personnel. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: One hundred eighty (180) days employment. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

Requirements

A course of study from accredited institution for licensure.
Licensed by the State of Missouri to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
Administers medication and treatments prescribed by physician.
Conducts various health and vision screenings.
Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
Follows established policy and procedures for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program that may include health fairs; shot clinics; Kindergarten Round-Up; and faculty in-services.
Advises school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school.
Implements board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious disease processes.
Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum as part of continuing education units.
Collaborates with County Health Department and other professionals in planning to assure quality of health care provided to students.
Participates in IEP and 504 planning when necessary.
Assists students, families, and school personnel to achieve optimal levels of wellness through health education.
Provides input in selection of health personnel and assists in district buildings as needed.
Performs other duties assigned by the administration.
Prepares and submits forms to the Assistant Superintendent and the Missouri State Department of Health.