School Nurse - LPN

Murfreesboro City Schools

School Nurse — School Personnel

Credentials: Current valid license by the State of Tennessee Department of Health Related Boards as a Licensed Nurse

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Qualifications:

The primary duties for this position involve the responsibility for medical related procedures to be performed during the school day as well as medication administration for those students considered incompetent to self-administer their own medications. This position requires someone who possesses an understanding of the individual education plans as well as the physical needs of the children served. The person in this position must understand or seek clarification on system responsibility versus parent responsibility.

The employee must be able to emotionally and physically work with students with various disabilities, including but not limited to cerebral palsy, mental retardation, spina bifida, developmental delay, autism, Down Syndrome, fragile X, and students with seizures. This position requires flexibility to adapt to changing situations and work orders; to work courteously and cooperatively with administration, staff and parents; to demonstrate respect, compassion and caring for children;

to maintain confidentiality, work efficiently and effectively; and to be committed to documentation and safety. The person must be able to work in a variety of school environments with potential distractions and interruptions and provide their own transportation during performance of duty. The employee must hold a current valid license by the State of Tennessee Department of Health Related Boards as a Licensed Nurse and must maintain continuing education requirements required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards for Licensed Nurses and Murfreesboro City Schools professional development requirements.

Physical Demands: Must have enough physical strength to independently lift and transfer children weighing up to 50 pounds and to lift and transfer children weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance. Must be able to work with equipment such as wheelchairs and prosthetic/orthotic devices. The employee may be exposed to foul odors, loud noises, bodily fluids, temperature changes and combative children.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administer all approved medical procedures and maintenance health treatments within the school (e.g., tracheostomy suctioning, catheterization, gastronomy tube feeding, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration and nebulizer treatments)
• Coordinate documentation for delivery of services (physical orders, parent releases, etc.)
• Participate in IEP meetings when appropriate
• Maintain current documentation on students with health-related issues
• Oversee proper storage of medication
• Provide health-related updates on students for staff and parents in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
• Administer medications to students who cannot self-administer
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work cooperatively with staff and administration to support the philosophy, goals and objectives of the school system
• Provide first aid and maintain health records of students
• Assist in programs for care of disabled children
• Must be able to perform job duties as described on essential functions addendum
• Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and effectively communicate with the public
• Must have the ability to use good judgment while performing job-related tasks

Staff Relationship: Reports directly to the Supervisor of Health Services and the School Principal

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits as recommended by the Finance and Administrative Service Director and approved by the Director of Schools; 200 day calendar. Non-exempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Murfreesboro City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, creed, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the provision of services, programs, activities, employment opportunities, or benefits. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations for the application or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.