Summer School Registered Nurse (RN)

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Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us. General Description: Under general supervision, performs work of moderate to high-level decision making with the majority of work completed in the school setting. Provides comprehensive health and nursing services in school clinics. Handles routine and complex medical situations within standard medical practices. Contacts are made within and outside the school. Requires handling of sensitive and confidential information, and dealing tactfully with others. Considerable professional judgment is required. Job Description: Essential Job Functions: *All functions listed below are required to be done in accordance with the Code of Virginia; Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing (2015) 18 VAC 90-20-420 et. seq. **Refers employees to the health center or his/her doctor for further evaluation and follow up. Provides direct nursing services to students and **staff in the school. Performs treatment procedures in accordance with physician and/or licensed health care provider's instructions. Trains appropriate personnel to perform treatment procedures. Administers and manages student health service plans; writes student plans of care. Documents all skilled nursing care, procedures, assessments, contacts made, medication administered, etc. Treats minor accidents and health emergencies. Contacts emergency services and parents when necessary; performs first aid and CPR until help arrives. Teaches and assists with hygiene; monitors and screens student health. Attends home, hospital, or school meetings to discuss the medical needs of students entering programs; acts as health resource person; assists teachers with health questions. Administers first aid and emergency care; performs scheduled healthcare procedures per medical health care provider order. Provides case management for students with chronic and newly diagnosed health care needs; participates in Individualized Educational Program teams (IEPs) and 504 meetings as necessary; obtains Individualized Care Plans and the health alert documents; distributes health alerts to administrators and to all necessary school personnel in a timely manner in accordance with the Family Education and Privacy Act. (FERPA) Coordinates and/or performs health care, developmental, and other screenings per state mandates; evaluates findings, refers and follows-up as required by *Virginia school law and School Board policy. Provides interpretation on a variety of documentation, files, and records (e.g. health care plans, accident reports, immunization records, etc.) in compliance with local, state and federal requirements. Ensures adequate supplies are maintained in the school clinic; checks first aid supplies and equipment daily; secures and monitors medications including controlled substances as required by *law. Administers and/or trains appropriate personnel to administer medication to appropriate students, with parental permission and a Licensed Health Care Provider's order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file. Trains, regularly evaluates, and assesses competency of clinic assistants or school administrator delegated personnel in medication administration and procedures to support specific healthcare needs of students. Assists with public health emergency responses. Completes necessary trainings, forms, and procedures for Bloodborne Pathogen exposure incidents as outlined in School Board policy and Regulations. Ensures compliance with all school laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information, of school health *laws and regulations for school officials as needed and personnel, parents and the community; obtains written consent from the parent/guardian to share information. Prepares and maintains a variety of documentation files and records (e.g. clinic records, health care plans, immunization records, Bloodborne Pathogen exposure incident reports, etc.) in compliance with *local, state and federal requirements. Advises administrators, teachers, and cafeteria staff on all students with food allergies according to FERPA; obtains care plans for students with food allergies and advises school personnel in recognizing the signs of food allergies and the appropriate steps to take including the administration of epinephrine. Writes plans of care for Medicaid per Department of Medical Services (DMAS) guidelines. Performs other related duties as required.