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RN/School Nurse - Itinerant (220 Days) West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Romney, WV (Professional)
West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Will adhere to WVDE Policy 5902 Employee Code of Conduct and the applicable WVSDB personnel policies for employee performance.
Provides direct services to students in support of health and wellness, as well as, crisis intervention for sudden illness, injury, emotional disturbances and other emergency situations as necessary.
Checks all in-patients at the Health Services Department. Reviews previous 24 hours for new orders and any other relevant data regarding student care plans.
Evaluates health needs of students and creates plans to meet those needs.
Schedules and assists with physical examinations performed in the Health Services Department.
Participate in prescribed medical regimen by preparing, assisting and providing follow-up care to students undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Assists with medical care: medications, injections, food preparation, feeding problems, and personal hygiene.
Establishes, reviews, and revises policy and procedures for a comprehensive school health services program as defined in State Board policies and other State guidelines, rules, regulations and legal constraints.
Supervision of subordinates by activities such as:
- Training
- Evaluation
- Responsible for scheduling of Health Services Department staff for 24 hours coverage and necessary services within other departments on campus with the approval of immediate supervisor
- Responsible for scheduling of substitute coverage for those employees on sick leave through use of the SEMS system or priority lists for nursing staff
- Responsible for approval of electronic time sheet records of all employees in this department per pay cycle
- Prepares daily census report.
- Arranges clinic and/or doctors appointments, as well as, arranges transportation for students to hospital for tests or examinations. Provides follow up on all clinic and Child Study Center recommendations.
- Ensures student's continuing care needs through appropriate use of referrals.
Communicates with and transfers information to appropriate staff members regarding special needs or problems of students.
Completes physicians call sheet when/if they make rounds. Schedules those students who need to see physician.
Reviews records on prospective students for completion of immunization requirements, medical history and pertinent evaluations.
Keeps up-to-date information on medical coverage for all students (insurance, medical card, etc.).
Participates as the Health Services Department representative for admission, IEP or other related meetings to convey pertinent student medical history and background information.
Counsels or confers with individual students on referral or at students request. Utilize services of community and ancillary resources for continuity of health care.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete student medical records as custodian of all medical records, in accordance with school policies governing confidentiality of student information.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date student medical records in electronic format on WVEIS.
Responsible for ordering drugs, medical supplies, and other items utilized by this department.
Contacts families, or others, to implement and follow through with individual goals for health care.
Reviews all TB Questionnaires from new employees for risk factors. Refers staff members for x-rays, as necessary. Keeps accurate records on employees and students and reschedules as required.
Assists with bus driver physical examinations.
Inventories, orders, stocks and records all medications and medical supplies in accordance with school policies, federal and state regulations.
Interviews and reviews all applicants for nursing position(s). Makes appropriate recommendations to the Superintendent.
Responsible for contacting and informing parents regarding indications for treatment, needs and evaluation of students.
Organizes and implements state-wide fluoride rinse program which involves ordering supplies and equipment from state, parental permission forms, weekly records and end of the year report to state.
Attends general staff meetings as requested.
Provides or assists with staff professional development, in-services and various health-related requirements for employment.
- Provides for annual certification and recertification of staff for in CPR and First Aid required classes.
Maintains current RN licensure and holds or acquires WVDE Student Support Certificate with School Nurse endorsement.
Serves on campus Wellness Committee.
Provides reports to immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent regarding the activities of this department.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Must hold or be eligible for a license to practice as a registered nurse in West Virginia.
Must have or acquire BSN degree.
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.
Have or acquire West Virginia Professional Student Support Certificate with a School Nurse endorsement within two years of employment.
3 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families as a registered nurse preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of pediatric growth and development, family and group dynamics, and public health science including epidemiology and levels of prevention and wellness desirable.
Must have or acquire certification as Instructor for CPR, First Aid, as well as, maintain/renew RN and School Nurse certification as necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds and assist with lifting up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus.
The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.
1. The staff member must meet ASL and/or Braille skill level requirements as delineated in the WVSDB Communication Policy for job classification.
2. The staff member must complete all required annual trainings.
3. The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
4. The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
5. The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits such as punctuality and attendance.
6. The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for work productivity and collaboration.
7. The staff member is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
8. The staff member demonstrates excellent communication skills and excellent presentation skills using current technologies.
9. The staff member understands that work assignments may change or be added as priorities emerge.
WVSDB Professional Scale, based upon degree level and applicable years of experience. 220-day contract inclusive of summer program. Supplemental pay for on-call coverage applicable. Additional compensation available when expected sign language and/or Braille proficiency is met in accordance with WVSDB Communication Policy.
October 12, 2021
WVDE Employment Application.
Performance evaluation in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5314.
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The West Virginia Board of Education and the West Virginia Department of Education do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age and national origin in employment and in administration of any of their education programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (304) 558-2702 or to the Section 504 Coordinator at (304) 558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305; or to the Office of Civil Rights at (215) 656 8541 [TDD (877) 521-2172], U.S. Department of Education, 100 Penn Square East, Suite 515, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3323.