Required Qualifications:
• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code
• Two (2) years pediatric, public health, or school health experience
• High school graduation or equivalent • Current CPR and first aid certification
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required.
Responsibilities:
1. *Identify, evaluate and assess health problems and concerns.
2. *Coordinate any necessary routine medical interventions needed.
3. *Provide nursing care and physician ordered treatments, procedures and mediations to designated students.
4. *Maintain effective and productive operation of designated health room and/or treatment sites, including clinic supplies.
5. *Assist in the management of all cases of health problem referrals.
6. *Function as a health education resource person to school faculty and staff.
7. *Provide, maintain, and interpret student health records.
8. *Attend student staffings and participate in individual educational plans as appropriate.
9. *Maintain appropriate and accurate nursing documentation of all nursing care, treatments, procedures, and medications.
10. *Provide health related in-service programs to school personnel when appropriate.
11. *Utilize existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.
12. *Attend appropriate seminars, workshops and continuing educational programs related to school health and school nursing practice for professional improvement.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Nursing Supervisor