Job Description:
Position Summary
 
The School Nurse manages and coordinates the school’s comprehensive health services program to promote student health, wellness, safety, and academic success. The School Nurse provides direct nursing services, develops individualized healthcare plans, ensures compliance with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, while maintaining a safe and healthy school environment.
 
Reports To: Director of Student Services
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Student Health Services

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for students experiencing illness, injury, or medical emergencies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate school health services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) for students with chronic or specialized health needs.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff to promote student health and educational success.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Section 504 meetings when health services are required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student health records in accordance with FERPA and district policies.

Medication Administration

• Administer medications and nursing treatments in accordance with physician orders, Missouri law, Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations, and district policies.
• Maintain accurate medication documentation and ensure the safe storage, handling, and disposal of medications.

Health Assessments and Screenings

• Coordinate and conduct required health screenings, including vision, hearing, and other screenings as required by Missouri law or district policy.
• Identify health concerns, make referrals, and monitor follow-up care as appropriate.
• Monitor student growth, development, and overall health status.

Communicable Disease Prevention

• Monitor communicable disease prevention, reporting, and control in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintain immunization records and ensure compliance with Missouri immunization requirements.
• Coordinate exclusion and return-to-school procedures related to communicable diseases.
• Report communicable diseases to appropriate health authorities as required.

Staff Training

• Provide training to school personnel on topics including:
  • Medication administration
  • Universal precautions
  • Bloodborne pathogens
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Diabetes management
  • Seizure response
  • Allergy and anaphylaxis response
  • Child abuse and neglect reporting requirements
  • Other student health-related topics

Emergency Preparedness and School Safety

• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate emergency response procedures.
• Maintain emergency medical supplies, equipment, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Assist with the development and implementation of school emergency preparedness plans.
• Monitor the school environment for health and safety concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain injury documentation and assist with accident prevention efforts.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including:
  • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
  • Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS)
  • Missouri Nurse Practice Act
  • Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
  • District policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications
 
Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.

Licensure

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Must remain in good standing with the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

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