Overall Purpose

The job of Lead School Nurse is to oversee the operation of the school nurses and assist with the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students; serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; conducting mandated health screenings; and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.

Essential Functions

• Provides advisement, guidance and support to school level nurses.
• Ensures appropriate services are provided for students with health concerns as needed and/or appropriate.
• Reviews Individual Health Care Plans as necessary.
• Coordinates screening procedures.
• Provides nursing coverage to schools when alternative arrangements cannot be made.
• Coordinate general training and staff development for staff and school nurses.
• Develops nursing procedures to ensure continuity of care in the schools.
• Collaborates with schools and attends school level meetings as requested, such as 504 meetings.
• Trains new nurses and assists with clinic setup.
• Reviews and updates all standard forms for the school health program and maintains the nurse's drive.
• Monitors utilization of computer based programs to ensure accuracy, data entry, and proper maintenance of student records as it relates to nursing.
• Collaborates with Director of Student Services to review student health policies and procedures.
• Performs nursing duties as outlined in school nurse job description.
• Serves with administrators on interview panels for nurses.
• Provides input to administrators on the evaluation of school nurses.
• Performs other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Requirements

Certified Registered Nurse

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Education/Training

Three (3) years minimum successful pediatric, public health or school nursing preferred.

Current First Aid and CPR Certification.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check

FLSA Status/Work Calendar

Non-Exempt/210