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Scope Of Work

Job Title: Registered School Nurse

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Registered School Nurse will primarily be responsible for one (1) student currently enrolled under the Special Education program. Direct student assistance is required once the student is on campus for medication administration and medical, toileting, and nutrition assistance for a one-on-one student in the special education program based on the student’s IEP.

Hire a full-time nurse for a student with multiple disabilities who requires a licensed nurse to provide services throughout the regular day and in emergencies. Education staff cannot provide these services.

Not for general education student’s needs.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY: S/he will assist in the health services to special education students of SFPES and ensures that all health services comply with Federal and State laws and standards. The RN provides assistance and care of sick and injured students, maintains health and medical documentation for the school, performs medical procedures as necessary, and is part of the educational team for health education and promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education and Licensure/Certification

• Current New Mexico State Licensure as a Registered Nurse

• Bachelor’s Degree with License

• Current CPR certification (maintenance of certification while employed) / AED

• Experience working with school age children, staff, parents/guardians, and physicians. (Preferred)

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and positively with employees, students, parents, medical personnel, and the general public.

2. Ability to adapt nursing process to fit the health needs of one-on-one student and school based enrolled students.

3. Ability to display proactive behavior through initiative, decisiveness, and the ability to work independently.

4. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information (medical and personal information).

5. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.

6. Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior.

7. Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.

8. Study and apply new information and take initiative.

9. Excellent time-management, problem-prevention, and problem-solving skills.

10. Work accurately with close attention to detail.

11. Work effectively, professionally, and tactfully with District staff and public.

12. Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and accuracy.

13. Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanor.

14. Basic computer skills, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical: The primary emphasis is assisting and maintaining an optimal level of "health" through established District/medical policies and practices for all students through:

1. Hands on student assistance once student arrives on campus.

a. Direct hands-on student assistance when the student arrives on campus at 8:20am and leaves campus at 2:00pm, M/T/TH/F.

b. Direct hands-on student assistance when the student arrives on campus at 8:20am and leaves campus at 12:00pm, Wednesdays.

2. Develop, update, and maintain health related policies, protocols, and procedures based on evidence-based research, standards of care, and with input from the Medical Advisor and associated committees/boards.

3. Perform nursing tasks consistent with medical plan and IEP for one-on-one student.

4. Provide emergency care of student illness or injury and in procedures of emergency care.

5. Communicate with parents/guardians and children regarding health problems with cultural competence.

6. Participate in student evaluations and develop student health care plans for students with significant chronic health needs in an IEP or 504 plan.

7. Refer emergency situations to parents, physicians, and hospitals, referring non-emergency situations to parents and appropriate personnel.

8. Maintain connections with community agencies, schools, and families to provide on-going health support.

9. Support wellness and health activities to improve and maintain a healthy school environment.

10. Assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.

11. While maintaining student confidentiality, act as a resource for teaching staff in appropriate medical processes and/or procedures.

12. Initiate teaching of nursing tasks to staff members.

13. Act as a resource person to staff members for materials pertaining to various health units.

14. Monitor students' health status during periods of short-term rest or recovery; follow up on medically excused absences as necessary.

15. Perform other duties as assigned by the district administrator based on the one-on-one student and their IEP

16. Perform other responsibilities based on the individual student’s IEP.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Registered Nurse in the school setting. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and skills required of an employee in this position.

SFPES reserves the right to require that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, reorganization, or technical development). SFPES also reserves the right to revise this job description.

Work Hours:

M/T/TH/F: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

W: 7:30am-1:00pm Work schedule and hours are estimated based on student need and will be adjusted with the approval of the business manager and Special Education Coordinator.

Work hours include the following:

30-minute lunch break 2 - 15mins break Hours is inclusive of direct student need, prep before and after school, IEP documentation and IEP meetings.

Excludes administrative workdays, federal holidays, and school vacation days.