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Sparta Area School District is searching for a full-time School Nurse to join our Student Services team. We are a proud learning community with a focus on positive relationships and collaboration. Our staff have a strong desire to meet our mission, which is “to educate all students academically, emotionally, and socially, to inspire curiosity and resilience.”
Qualification: Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and must have completed coursework in public/community health. Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree and be eligible for Wisconsin DPI Licensure.
Preferred applicants will possess the following:
- Working knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting school health services, public health issues, medical disorders and treatment, and child growth and development
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and adults
- Strong interest in promoting teamwork and collaboration
- Experience in a school-based environment
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
Duties of the Position:
- Coordinate the District’s health services to students and employees of the District and ensure that those District services comply with all Federal and State laws- Serve as health consultant to administrators, school personnel, parents and students in regard to health needs of students and employees
- Supervise Health Aides within the school buildings in conjunction with Building Principals and the Director of Student Services
- Provide professional development for teachers upon request through demonstration and presentation
- Maintain immunization and physical health records per state statute and Board policy
- Participate in IEP teams of students with special health problems
- Coordinate screening programs
- Supervise administration of medications by specific teachers or staff according to school policy
- Be part of the health curriculum planning committee
- Coordinate emergency nursing services
- Train identified staff in first aid, CPR and use of the AED device
- Work in cooperation with the Monroe County Health Department
- Document nursing services that qualify for MA billing
- Serve on District-wide committees relevant to school health services
- Maintain a daily log of health services rendered by the nurse and by those under their supervision
Required license Number: Preference given to candidates with a school nursing license with DPI (license #7075), but not required
Full-time year round position (260 day contract)
Candidate Requirements
- Nursing Coordination
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications