School Nurse

Job Description

The main job responsibilities of school nurses include:-Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care-Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors-Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings-Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety-Overseeing infection control measures-Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school-Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans-Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures-Making decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance-Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team-Assisting families with locating outside care and obtaining health insurance

Keyskills :
Nurse