School Nurse
Core
Primary health contact for physical and mental health records and services for K-8 students, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Role type
School Nurse
Builds
School health management protocols and student wellness programs
Domain
Education + Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Student health assessment, medication management, health record maintenance, referral coordination, preventative care scheduling, home visits, health education delivery
Responsibilities
Promote and protect student health; Plan and implement school health management protocols; Initiate referrals to parents, school personnel, or community health resources; Ensure student health records are maintained in a thorough, timely, and compliant manner; Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness; Create and maintain log of visits to the school's health clinic; Contact parents and guardians to notify them of a child's illness; Maintain student medications in a safe and compliant manner; Procure and maintain health clinic supplies; Schedule annual vision and hearing exams; Schedule biannual preventative and restorative dental exams; Develop and maintain health service partnerships; Develop and deliver student health and wellness professional development; Conduct home visits as needed