School Nurse
Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Preferred: Associate’s degree Experience, Skill, and Certification
Experience, Skill, and Certification
Required
Valid LPN license
Two or more years of experience in school or public health Preferred Pediatric experience Experience in providing health instruction
1. Provides nursing care for sudden illness or injury by operating the school
health room.
2. Conducts mass screenings and other appraisal activities to assess the
health status of students.
3. Promotes communicable disease control through exclusion/readmission
authorization of students having a contagious disease or condition.
4. Assists students to achieve optimal levels of wellness through individual
instruction.
5. Works with parents, care providers, and community resources to meet
students' health needs.
6. Reviews and assesses student immunization records for required
vaccinations.
7. Assumes responsibility for personal continuing education and
professional development.
8. Secures and maintains first aid and CPR (preferably instructor)
certification.
9. Complies with directions of the lead nurse in regard to nursing practices.
10. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness and safety of the
school.