School and Central Office Nurse

Qualifications:

1. 1. Valid Alabama license to practice as a registered nurse.
2. Any other certificate required by state law.
3. Valid CPR Card.
4. Valid Alabama driver’s license
5. Other qualifications the Board might find acceptable.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Superviser:

1. Executive Director for General Administration (Central Office)
2. Principal (School Nurse)
3. Health Professional will provide coordination and assist in the evaluation of all system nurses.

Supervises:

1. Licensed Practical Nurse

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. 1. Knowledge of effective procedures and practices for vision, hearing and other appropriate health screening activities.
2. Knowledge of and experience with principles and theories of adult learning for effective staff development and in-service activities.
3. Knowledge of current general medical and pediatric nursing practices.
4. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills.
6. Ability to organize, maintain and report data and information related to health services.
7. Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of programs, the coordination of committees and to maintain productive relationships with colleagues, school personnel, parents, community resources, other health professionals and students.
8. Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
9. Knowledge of school system functions, departments, personnel and schools necessary for the efficient and effective processing of communications, requesting of needed information and implementation of the school nursing programs.
10. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paces, high-intensive work environment.
11. Ability to travel between the schools throughout the school system.

Essential Functions:

1. Assists the administrator in developing school health programs.
2. Aids in primary prevention and control of communicable diseases.
3. Visits students’ homes when necessary.
4. Assists school personnel in maintaining environmental standards in school.
5. Speaks to PTA and faculty groups as requested.
6. Works with community agencies to provide improved health services.
7. Participates in professional organizations and educational programs.
8. Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
9. Instructs teachers on screening students for health problems.
10. Serves as a liaison between health professionals and the school system regarding the health needs of students.
11. Reports child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Resources.
12. Recommends exclusion and readmission of students in compliance with Board policy on infections and contagious diseases.
13. When requested, provide effective in-service education on health-related topics for school system personnel.
14. Coordinates and implements health screenings mandated by state law. (Spinal Screening)
15. Adheres to rules and regulations.
16. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of employment:

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Board's Policy Manual, Fair Dismissal Act of Alabama and the Board's Salary Schedule – Teachers.

Evaluation:

Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel - GCRK and GCRK - R.

SOURCE: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DATE: 1/10/74
REVISED: 11/14/94
REVISED: 6/2/03