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School Nurse

JOB TITLE: Clinton County School Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Superintendent

REPORTS TO: Present CCRESA Superintendent

WORK LOCATION: Clinton County LEAs

WORK SCHEDULE : Full me posi on (7 hours/day, 35 hours/week), 190 Days, Part me schedule permi ed

SALARY SCHEDULE: Nurse Scale within the Compensa on Manual

SUMMARY

This individual strengthens and facilitates the educa onal process by improving and protec ng the health status of children. The major focus of this posi on is the preven on of illness and disability, along with early detec on and correc on of health problems. This individual is uniquely qualified in preven ve health, health assessment, and referral procedure. He or she supports the educa on process by working to assure the health of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform necessary medical procedures on students.
2. Trains school personnel to perform necessary health related procedures (i.e., Medica on

Administra on).
3. Assesses student health needs and administers or delegates health-related tasks in accordance with appropriate methods.
4. Monitors compliance of the school health program with federal, state and local laws, regula ons and policies.
5. Works as a liaison between staff, parent(s), student and physician as it relates to medical issues.
6. Works as a liaison between the medical community and the school.
7. Coordinates vision, hearing and other health screening ac vi es.
8. Administers, records and monitor medica ons for students.
9. Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
10. Maintains security of school health supplies.
11. Serves as a resource person on health issues.
12. Provides staff development on health-related topics for school personnel.
13. Provides follow-up evalua ons on students as required.
14. Recommends correc ve ac on where problems are iden fied.
15. Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.

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16. Monitors records immuniza ons, health findings and other relevant health data.
17. Reports all appropriate communicable diseases to his or her immediate supervisor and the Health

Department.
18. Provides families with communica ons that are related to iden fying cases of communicable diseases discovered in the school building.
19. Evaluates students and staff for wellness or sickness.
20. Maintains and inventories necessary medical supplies.
21. Par cipates in matura on class for staff and students.
22. A ends necessary scheduled staff mee ngs.
23. Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of prac ce.
24. Stores and dispenses prescribed medica on to students as necessary and arranges with parents for the supply and replenishment required for each student
25. Provides for emergency medical treatment when necessary and communicates with parents/guardians and supervisors on condi on and treatment administered
26. Examines students referred for suspected physical injury
27. Becomes familiar with and abides by all district policies and procedures, and demonstrates competencies specified in the Michigan Special Educa on Rules and Regula ons.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this posi on. They are not to be construed as an exhaus ve list of all job du es that may be performed by such a person.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or RN Degree is recommended, LPN Degree is approved under appropriate circumstances

EXPERIENCE

Experience working in the school se ng is desirable

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

Valid Michigan License School Nurse cer ficate

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Flexibility to work with diverse students and range of disabili es
2. Demonstrated knowledge of medical needs of severely disabled children
3. Ability to develop effec ve working rela onship with students, staff, and the school community
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both wri en and orally
5. Ability to maintain confiden ality
6. Ability to work effec vely with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and community members.
7. Excellent human rela ons skills and a working knowledge of the English language in wri en and verbal form.

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8. Interpersonal skills – coopera ve, courteous, flexible, good natured, and concerned with being helpful and making a good impression.

9. Effec ve work skills – conscien ous, persistent, resourceful, produc ve, and ac ve.
10. Ability to provide health educa on
11. Responsible for medica on management of children while they are in school
12. Ability to use a personal computer (PC) or MAC in a networked environment to u lize the Internet and other electronic communica on mechanisms.
13. Computer skills to chart and track students’ records and immuniza on status

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representa ve of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essen al func ons of this job. Reasonable accommoda ons may be made to enable individuals with disabili es to perform the essen al func ons.

While performing the du es of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally li and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abili es required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The posi on requires the individual to some mes work irregular or extended work hours beyond the 35 hours per week.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteris cs described here are representa ve of those an employee encounters while performing the essen al func ons of this job. Reasonable accommoda ons may be made to enable individuals with disabili es to perform the essen al func ons.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the ac vity in the par cular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee is exposed to infec ons at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of me, and therefore subject to varying weather condi ons, for purposes of accomplishing the essen al func ons of this job.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employee is generally expected to work 5 days, 7 hours per day and be available while students are in the buildings. Devia ons to the generally expected schedule is allowed if approved in advanced by supervisor.

TRAVEL
Travel to local school districts within Clinton County is necessary.

TO APPLY
Please click here to apply, or refer to the CCRESA website at ccresa.org and click on the Job Opportuni es tab at the top of the page.

It is the policy of the Clinton County Regional Educa onal Service Agency (RESA) that no discriminatory prac ces based on gender, race, religion, color, age, na onal origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, sexual orienta on, poli cal affilia ons and beliefs, or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instruc onal opportuni es, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and a endance. Any person suspec ng a discriminatory prac ce should contact the Special Educa on Director, 1013 South US-27, St. Johns, MI
48879, or call (989)224-6831.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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