Substitute School Nurse

Winterset CSD:

We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are

College, Career, and Life Ready.

Job Description

School Nurse

TITLE: School Nurse

DEPARTMENT: K-12 School Nurses

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Director of Special Programs and Building Administrator

BASIC FUNCTION:

The school nurse supports the well-being and educational achievement of PK-12 students by delivering professional healthcare services, managing medical needs, and fostering a safe, healthy school community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. R.N with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
2. Current Iowa License
3. Knowledge of professional standards (Nurse Practice-Act) and other statutes

Desired:

1. Previous experience in similar position
2. Experience working with children/students
3. Experience working with children/students with varying degrees of health care needs.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Winterset CSD Positions)

Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following Skills:

1. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of "We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences."
2. Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;
1. Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
2. Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
3. Pride - in self, others, school, and community
4. Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
5. Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.
3. Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.
1. Ability to Affirm and Encourage Others
2. Ability to Grow Groups
3. Self-Control
4. Social Skills
5. Self-motivated
6. Optimistic
7. Ability to Demonstrate Genuine Caring
4. Exhibits effective communication skills
5. Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and problem solve
6. Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.
7. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others.
8. Demonstrates self-efficacy in that their actions empower others to be successful.
9. Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.
10. Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.
11. Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.
12. Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

1. Interacts positively with staff and students
2. Develops and maintains a professional rapport with classroom teachers and other staff.
3. Displays a positive attitude.
4. Participates effectively as a contributing member of teams.
5. Responds appropriately to, and acts on, constructive feedback.

PERFORMANCE SKILLS:

1. Demonstrates initiative
2. Assesses and manages health related conditions
3. Works in collaboration with others in the school and surrounding community to improve student's health status.
4. Develops priorities in identifying and managing student health problems.
5. Manages health office activities.
6. Trains and supervises non-licensed personnel performing health procedures.