Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
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Act as a liaison between parents, school personnel, physicians and agencies in school medical matters.
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Assume responsibility for the immediate care to students or staff members who have suffered injury or emergency illness, and administer first aid in accordance with established procedures when necessary: including awareness and implementation of district and/or building disaster plans as necessary.
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Act as an advisor within the building in matters of student health needs and maintaining sanitary and safe conditions.
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Participate in in-service training programs as required for substitute nurses.
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Dispense medications and keep accurate records regarding medications.
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Utilize individual and Emergency health care plans for students with special health care needs.
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Notify staff of students with special health conditions and needs.
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Assist with completing communicable disease report to SCHD during coverage period.
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Communicate with school nurse as needed to maintain continuity of care.
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Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
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Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
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Other duties as assigned by administration
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)-
Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
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Ability to physically lift 50lbs, bend, stoop, push/pull, walk, twist, and kneel.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
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RN License Required
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Current certification in CPR for Health Professionals.
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An ability and desire to work with children, parents, administrators, staff, and the community to better the total educational process of the district.
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Experience working with children, desired.
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Knowledge of Iowa Nurse Delegation grid.
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Knowledge of HIPPA/FERPA laws.
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Computer skills required to input and gather data in Infinite Campus, Ability to use Microsoft Outlook.
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Participate in continuing education and professional meetings.