School Nurse Or Lpn

Job Description
The School Nurse is a key member of KIPP Delta Public Schools. This position will report to the Child Nutrition and Wellness Director and is responsible for supporting KDPS's efforts in ensuring that every KIPPster has their health and wellness needs met.
The School Nurse will be expected to utilize the American Nurse's Association Nursing Process to promote and improve student health. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for early detection of physical problems and health evaluations.
Responsible for disease prevention and mitigation efforts including contact tracing.
Assists in promoting programs on health-education and immunization.
Maintains clinical records
Responsible for state and federal reporting for respective campus(es).
Coordinates vision, hearing, and orthopedic screening and health assessments.
Provides emergency aid to students and school staff.
Provide annual school-based trainings including but not limited to CPR, administering medicine, and other health-related protocols and procedures
Coordinate daily/weekly school-based schedules with Director of Operations and other school administrators so that services are provided to students in a timely and appropriate manner
Support with student recruitment and enrollment
Other duties as assigned
Coordinated Care for Students with Special Health Needs
Development of and monitoring of individual health care plans (IHP’s) for students who need invasive procedures performed during the school day, as well as for students who may require adaptation to the health-related learning environment or classroom schedule. Applicable to RNs only. LPNs are only eligible to carry out actions related to the IHP.Provision of case management and active collaboration with staff, students and families to promote self-management and optimal care during school hours.
Provision of training for staff regarding chronic illnesses experienced by students at school.
Coordinates on-the-job training for staff providing services
Functioning as a health resource for chronically ill students and their families.
Provide consultation to members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team or other multidisciplinary teams on health-related concerns.
Provide consultation and recommendations in the planning and developing health accommodation plans for section 504 eligible students.
Wellness
Serve on the state-required Health and Wellness committee to provide insight and direction in strengthening the district’s wellness initiatives.
Assists teachers in instructing students in health and nutrition education.
Ensure families have access to relevant health resources and materials