QUALIFICATIONS:
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Valid Missouri LPN or RN license
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Current CPR & first aid certification
REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education and Coordinator of School Health Services
JOB GOAL:
To implement the school health program for students and staff. Objectives of practice should be to minimize absences, promote wellness, and assist in the reduction or elimination of health-related barriers to academic success.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
PRN BASIS ONLY
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Promote an optimal level of wellness for students and staff.
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Uphold professional standards, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and other statutes and regulations applicable to the practice of school nursing.
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Collaborate with the Coordinator of School Health Services and Healthroom Paraprofessionals.
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Serve as a direct link between families, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
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Apply appropriate theory as a basis for decision-making in nursing practice.
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Provide crisis intervention (e.g. adolescent pregnancy, substance abuse, death of a family member, suicide, and child abuse or neglect issues, etc).
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Develop nursing care plans with specific goals and interventions unique to student needs.
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Implement nursing actions that promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, and effect rehabilitation.
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Participate in student centered school team meetings, as appropriate.
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Provide relevant health-related instruction, counseling, and guidance to students, staff, parents and others.
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Assist with health screenings and subsequent follow-up.
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Act as substitute in absence of health room paraprofessional, when necessary.
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Provide health-related information to staff and students.
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Pursue relevant professional development opportunities.
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Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or the Coordinator of Health Service.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
CLEARANCES: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance