Summary

The School Nurse / Nurse Assistant is responsible for providing health services that support the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students and staff, thereby promoting student learning and success. This position manages day-to-day health needs, maintains health records, administers medications, provides first aid and emergency care, and ensures compliance with state, federal, and district health service policies. The School Nurse / Nurse Assistant also leads the district’s Health and Wellness Committee and contributes to the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) by promoting student wellness, safety, and health education.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The individual who holds this position has the responsibility to:

• Provide direct health care to students and staff, including first aid and emergency care.
• Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate medication administration records.
• Maintain health records for all students in accordance with district policy and state law.
• Ensure all district health services policies are implemented consistently across school buildings.
• Conduct required health screenings (vision, hearing, dental, etc.) and refer students as needed.
• Monitor student immunization compliance and prepare reports required by DESE and the Missouri Department of Health.
• Develop and implement individual health care plans (IHPs) for students with chronic health conditions.
• Lead the district’s Health and Wellness Committee and oversee wellness initiatives in accordance with Board policy.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, parents, and community health providers to support student wellness and attendance.
• Support student achievement by addressing health-related barriers to learning.
• Maintain health office supplies, equipment, and medical records in compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Provide health education and wellness promotion for students, staff, and families.
• Train staff on emergency health procedures, including the use of EpiPens and CPR.
• Assist in implementing CSIP goals related to safe and healthy schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

 

Supervisory Duties

• The School Nurse / Nurse Assistant does not supervise other employees but may provide direction to office staff or aides assisting with health-related tasks.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree, LPN, or RN license preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Missouri nursing license (RN or LPN) preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Medication administration training required (or ability to obtain).

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles, first aid, and school health best practices.
• Ability to interpret and implement district health service policies.
• Effective leadership skills to coordinate the Health and Wellness Committee.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical and student records.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with students, staff, parents, and health professionals.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Physical Demands

• Is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, hear, speak, and see at close, moderate, and distance ranges.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds when assisting students with mobility or health needs.
• Must be able to respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Must meet deadlines with time constraints and manage multiple health-related tasks simultaneously.

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Conditions and Environment

• The individual who occupies this position will regularly work in a school health office environment but may also provide services in classrooms, athletic events, or field trips. Work may involve contact with bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, and medical emergencies.

 

Terms of Employment:  Hourly rate and work year established by the Board of Education. 

 

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Board Policy.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

The Scott County R-IV School District is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, gender, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions.