School Nurse

Title:

School Nurse

Qualifications:

1. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi

2. Other qualifications as deemed appropriate by administration

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent or Operations Director and School Administrator

Job Goal:

To provide health services to all students

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

1. Assists teachers, principals, and administrators in developing school health program

2. Conducts school health programs of physical examinations, hearing screenings, and vision screenings

3. Provides and/or supervises care for students with special needs

4. Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs

5. Instructs teachers on screening students for health defects

6. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters

7. Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures 8. Makes recommendations/referrals on health needs of individual students

9. Implements policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases

10. Participates in staff development programs

11. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

12. Supports the Laurel School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

13. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Scope of Work:

To support the Mission and Beliefs of the District when carrying out duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Payscale:

Pay and work year will be established by the Board of Trustees

FLSA:

Yes / No