Job Title:                    Private Duty Nurse for 1:1 with student           

Department:              Special Services

Reports to:                 Building Principal and Director of Nursing

Classification:            Classified / Non-Exempt

 

Summary

To provide appropriate nursing care to student assigned to.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

1. The nurse will provide basic nursing functions for child with special needs.

2. Assists child in changing clothing/washing up and toileting.
3. Patricipates in in-service training programs as assigned.

4. Administers and monitors medications, treatments and self care as stipulated by written school health policies and procedures.

5. Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with all students and staff.

6. Plans, organizes and coordinates a method of providing first aid and emergency care as well as care of the student.

7. Review and interpreting medical reports.

8. Attends committee meetings, in-service training programs and conferences regarding health service.  Attend at least one continuing education seminar annually which is to be approved by the Director of Nursing.

9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Duties

Supervises students that are in their care.

 

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

Certificates/ Licenses/ Registrations

• Currently licensed to practice in the State of Missouri, Must be LPN - not CNA or RN

• Current CPR certification                                                                                                             

Skills and Abilities  

Language

Individual must be able to read and interpret documents; write simple and complex reports, applications, and correspondence; and speak effectively with students, staff members, and community members.

Computation

The individual must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, as well as the ability to interpret and follow directions.

Technology

The individual must understand basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Will be using district software for recording and finding student information.

Additional Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to assess, triage, and treat various injuries/illnesses in an efficient and timely manner.  The individual must be organized, honest, and professionally grounded.  Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.  Also, must be able to keep information confidential when required by law, policy, or a particular situation

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual who holds this position must have the ability to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; must be able to move around the building; must be able to read handwritten and printed materials.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential job function of this position.

Speaking

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and confidently as a representative of the school district.

Lifting

Occasional to frequent lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

 

Conditions and Environment

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

The individual who holds this position will regularly work in an active school environment with many distractions. Occasional exposure to sharps and disease should be expected. The individual may occasionally be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading buses, supervise safety drills, and other duties as they may be assigned.  There is a minimal risk of injury associated with this position.

 

Terms of Employment                     

177 days per school year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

 

Evaluation                 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board

Policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.