School Nurse administers nursing care under the guidelines of a school system. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of student care. Being a School Nurse ensures the health, comfort and safety of students. Requires state nursing licensure and educational credential. Additionally, School Nurse typically requires an associate's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The School Nurse work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a School Nurse typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
SCHOOL NURSE
POSITION: School Nurse
PRIMARY
LOCATION: School Nurses will provide health care support at additional school locations as needed for required health services of students.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in nursing, RN license, West Virginia School Nurse Certification, 2 years nursing experience preferred.
EMPLOYMENT
TERM: 200 Days
ROLE: School nurses strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identification and assistance in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to the learning process for individual children. The major focus of school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability and the early detection and correction of health problems while maintaining strict confidentiality. The school nurse may provide direct or indirect medical services to students and oversee others trained to do so. The school nurse is responsible for upgrading and maintaining professional skills.
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
assessment and nursing diagnosis.
resources for intervention, remediation, and follow through.
personnel, and health agencies.
to meet students’ health needs.
SCHOOL NURSE (CONT’D)
needs of students.
of children
families in making decisions on health and lifestyles that affect health
health by teaching persons to become more assertive health consumers and to
assume greater responsibility for their own health
transmitted diseases, mental health issues, and substance abuse in order to
facilitate responsible decision-making practices
health instruction and as a member of the health curriculum development
committees