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East Knox Local Schools Substitute School Nurse in Howard, Ohio
Substitute School Nurse
East Knox Local Schools
*Qualifications: *
- A valid license to practice as a registered nurse from the Ohio Board of Nursing
- A valid Ohio Department of Education Pupil Services license or registration
*Reports to: *Building Principal
Job goal: To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student through the attainment of an optimum state of mental and physical well-being
Performance Responsibilities:
- Assists school personnel in developing, administering and maintaining a school health program
- Appraises the health status of pupils and school personnel, as requested
- Assumes the responsibility for referral to the appropriate agency of students in need of medical care
- Visits students' homes to provide assistance on health matters
- Advises on modification of the educational program to meet the health needs of individual students
- Sees that immunizations are maintained according to standards of Ohio law
- Cooperates with the public health department in the control of communicable diseases
- Maintains first aid supplies and sees that procedures are being implemented
- Provides individual or group health counseling
- Advises personnel on health education
- Communicates with community agencies regarding school health matters
- Assists in implementing health and safety regulations
- Supervises health aide and/or other individuals who dispense medication
- Assist in training and supervision of any grant programs relating to health services
- Coordinates screenings to ensure all students are screened on schedule, and as mandated by the State of Ohio
- Develops, implements, evaluates and modifies student health plans, in cooperation with school personnel
- Provides follow-up with staff and parents/guardians regarding screenings
- Communicates with parents/guardians about immunizations
- Trains staff members on health issues, policies and procedures
- Serves on school and community committees as requested by the Building Principal
- Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal
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