Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Health Services Lead Nurse (School Nurse) – 261 days

POSITION TYPE: Professional

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: TheWest Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)

LOCATION: Romney, West Virginia

Provide comprehensive services of assessment, promotion and maintenance of health for students enrolled at the WVSDB campus. Additionally, serves as the School Nurse during the instructional day for WVSDB. The service is directed toward prevention of illness, health promotion, rehabilitation and continuity of care, health counseling and education, and care in acute illness and primary health care. Provides leadership in the day-to-day operation of the school Health Services Department. Also responsible for the operation and oversight of medical/mental health needs of residential students, campus clinics, and administrative duties in the field as assigned by the Director of Residential & Health Services. Maintains an on call schedule for weekends if medical needs arise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will adhere to WVBE Policy 5902 – "Employee Code of Conduct" and the applicable WVSDB personnel policies for employee performance.

• Provides direct services to students in support of health and wellness, as well as crisis intervention for sudden illness, injury, emotional disturbances and other emergency situations as necessary.
• Checks in-patients at the Health Services Department. Reviews previous 24 hours for new orders and any other relevant data regarding student care plans.
• Evaluates health needs of students and creates plans to meet those needs.
• Schedules and assists with physical examinations performed in the Health Services Department.
• Maintains & collaborates with students' medication regime with documentation on MARS.
• Participate & oversee the prescribed medical regimen by preparing, assisting and providing follow-up care to students undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Assists with medical care: medications, injections, food preparation, feeding problems, and personal hygiene.
• Establishes, reviews, and revises policy and procedures for a comprehensive school health services' program as defined in State Board policies and other State guidelines, rules, regulations and legal constraints.
• Supervision of subordinates by activities such as:
  • Training
  • Evaluation
  • Responsible for scheduling of Health Services Department staff for 24 hours coverage and necessary services within other departments on campus with the approval of immediate supervisor
  • Responsible for scheduling of substitute coverage for those employees on sick leave through use of the SEMS system or priority lists for nursing staff
  • Responsible for approval of electronic time sheet records of all employees in this department per pay cycle
• Prepares daily census report.
• Arranges clinic and/or doctor's appointments, as well as arranges transportation for students to hospital for tests or examinations. Provides follow-up on all clinic and Child Study Center recommendations.
• Ensures student's continuing care needs through appropriate use of referrals
• Communicates with and transfers information to appropriate staff members regarding special needs or problems of students.
• Completes physician's call sheet when/if they make rounds. Schedules those students who need to see physician.
• Reviews records on prospective students for completion of immunization requirements, medical history and pertinent evaluations.
• Keeps up-to-date information on medical coverage for all students (insurance, medical card, etc.).
• Participates as the Health Services Department representative for admission, IEP or other related meetings to convey pertinent student medical history and background information.
• Counsels or confers with individual students on referral or at student's request. Utilize services of community and ancillary resources for continuity of health care.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete student medical records as custodian of all medical records, in accordance with school policies governing confidentiality of student information.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date student medical records in electronic format on WVEIS.
• Responsible for ordering drugs, medical supplies, and other items utilized by this department.
• Contacts families, or others, to implement and follow through with individual goals for health care.
• Reviews all TB Questionnaires from new employees for risk factors. Refers staff members for x-rays, as necessary. Keeps accurate records on employees and students and reschedules as required.
• Assists with bus driver physical examinations.
• Inventories, orders, stocks and records all medications and medical supplies in accordance with school policies, federal and state regulations.
• Interviews and reviews all applicants for nursing position(s). Makes appropriate recommendations to the Superintendent.
• Responsible for contacting and informing parents regarding indications for treatment, needs and evaluation of students.
• Organizes and implements state-wide fluoride rinse program which involves ordering supplies and equipment from state, parental permission forms, weekly records and end of the year report to state.
• Attends general staff meeting within the department.
• Provides or assists with staff professional development, in-services and various health-related requirements for employment.
  • Provides for annual certification and recertification of staff for in CPR and First Aid required classes.
• Maintains current RN licensure and holds or acquires WVDE Student Support Certificate with School Nurse endorsement.
• Serves on campus Wellness Committee & is a member of the Residential Student Support Team.
• Provides monthly reports to immediate supervisor regarding the activities of this department.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for a license to practice as a registered nurse in West Virginia.
• Must have or acquire BSN degree
• Must have or acquire certification as Instructor for CPR, First Aid, as well as maintain/renew RN and WVDE School Nurse certification as necessary.

• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

• Have or acquire West Virginia Professional Student Support Certificate with a School Nurse endorsement within two years of employment.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families as a registered nurse required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pediatric growth and development, family and group dynamics, and public health science including epidemiology and levels of prevention and wellness desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computer and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50-100 pounds. He/she shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgement will not be tolerated.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. The staff member must meet ASL skill level requirements as delineated in the WVSDB Communication Policy for job classification.
2. The staff member must complete all required annual trainings.
3. The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational & residential teams.
4. The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
5. The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits such as punctuality and attendance.
6. The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for work productivity and collaboration.
7. The staff member is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
8. The staff member demonstrates excellent communication skills and excellent presentation skills using current technologies.
9. The staff member understands that work assignments may change or be added as priorities emerge.

COMPENSATION:

Salary based on the WVSDB Professional Salary Schedule, 260-day contract and salary classification, years of experience and applicable administrator supplement. Supplemental pay table is available at - WVSDB HR Page - Supplemental Pay Schedule Additional compensation is available for holding ASL proficiency as detailed in the WVSDB Communication Policy.

Full benefits package available, click on this link to review this information - WVSDB Benefits

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310.

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