Nurse-Elementary(2026-2027SchoolYear)

Job Title: Elementary School Nurse Position Function: The School Nurse is primarily responsible to Principal(s) in his/her assigned school(s) for providing school health services to pupils. The School Nurse is also responsible to the Coordinator of Health Services who provides technical supervision, arranges for professional growth experiences, and coordinates district-wide activities in this discipline according to established policies, guidelines, and departmental priorities Essential Performance Responsibilities: Serves as a health advocate for the pupil. Provides building level leadership to promote healthy attitudes among pupils and teachers and a safe and healthy school environment. Encourages, coordinates, and participates in programs of health education through individual pupil/parent consultation and classroom participation. Facilitates the implementation of Board of Education health related policies. Assesses, develops, and implements health care plans for pupils including those needing Prescribed Special Health Care Service(s) and/or medication administration according to Board of Education policy, state School Accreditation standards, and Nurse Practice Act regulations. Designs and implements, within approved procedures, a health appraisal program, including dental inspections, vision and hearing screening. Promotes wellness through periodic medical and dental examination for all pupils; assists in detecting and properly referring pupils with health concerns. Collaborates with other school personnel including administrators, support staff, and teachers, toward the promotion of child health and its optimal interaction with education. Counsels with pupils, parents, and school personnel concerning health needs or health concerns of pupils. Works closely with family regarding the pupil's health needs, facilitating communication about health between the school, parents, and the pupil's health care provided. Participates as a member of the Child Study Team(s).