School Nurse - Vacancy ID: 151265

The school nurse works in collaboration with students, families, staff, health care providers, and public health nurses to protect and promote optimum student health, safety, and learning. The school nurse also provide a variety of heath related trainings and instruction to district staff. The School Nurse works in collaboration with students, parents, school staff, health care providers, and public health nurses to protect and promote optimum student health, safety, and learning. The School Nurses also provide a variety of trainings and instruction to district staff. Job Functions • Trains and supervises school staff to administer student medications and specialized healthcare procedures in accordance with the school district policies. • Trains identified staff in first aid, CPR, and use of the AED device. • Provides onsite student health consultation for students, staff, and parents/guardians. • Collects and analyzes data on services rendered and associated outcomes. • Develops, implements, and sustains procedures for Medicaid billing. • Coordinates and oversees nursing/health services for students with chronic health conditions or acute episodes. • Recommends accommodations for student health needs in IEP meetings. • Conducts health related absenteeism surveillance and follow-ups as indicated. • Participates in developing and implanting mental health promotion and high-risk behavior prevention strategies. • Creates and manages student health plans, coordinating care between school, family, and primary health care providers. • Assesses, monitors, and treats student health conditions/episodes; advocates for student health needs. • Collaborates with school nurse colleagues to develop the district’s school nursing program. • Coordinates school-based medical emergency response teams and training. • Serves as student health liaison and advocate for students, families, schools and community resources to create continuity between school, home and community. • Collaborates with the Eau Claire City/County Health Department nurses on health issues and needs within the community. • Participates in professional development to maintain knowledge of healthcare needs being addressed. • Participates as a consultant and advocate in collaborative health initiatives such as the district’s Wellness Councils, Crisis Teams, and the district/Health Department’s School Health Advisor Committee. • Provide coverage of responsibilities in the absence of a nursing colleague. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a college or university school of nursing that is accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. • Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license. • Minimum of three years nursing experience. • CPR and first aid certified trainer certified or must obtain certifications as soon as practical after hire.