Nurse

Job Description:

Primary Objective: The school nurse is responsible for carrying out the district's health program, as defined by district policies and the Missouri Department of Health regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs skilled nursing procedures as necessary in a safe, competent and efficient manner.

• Administers medications in a safe and therapeutic manner according to physicians' orders and consistent with school policy and state laws and regulations.

• Maintains student health records as prescribed by school policy and state laws and regulations.

• Maintains strict confidentiality related to student and staff issues.

• Uses effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

• Collaborates with other school professionals, parents, and caregivers to meet the health, developmental and educational needs of students.

• Is professional, caring, flexible, and enjoys working with children and their families

• Complies with all WGSD Board policies and procedures

• Is proactive, collaborative, and willing

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must hold a current/valid RN license.

• BSN preferred (from accredited Nursing School)

• Pediatric nursing experience is preferred

• Experience with children in a school setting is preferred