Job Information
Danville Public Schools School Nurse in Danville, Virginia
Under the direction and supervision of the Coordinator I - School Health and Wellness and the Principal, the School Nurse administers all medications, including injections, to students; monitors blood sugar levels; maintains the schools medicine log; and performs other duties as assigned. Daily contact is made with students, teachers, parents and administrators.
Essential Functions
- Provides first aid service to students and faculty.
- Attempts to determine extent of injuries and takes appropriate action, whether it be on-the-spot first aid or referral to another health agency.
- Provides counseling and referral services for students with special needs.
- Provides instruction in areas of personal hygiene and disease prevention.
- Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
- Assumes responsibility for inventory and safe storage of all departmental supplies.
- Maintains confidential records on services provided for students and staff.
- Performs housekeeping duties in the department to insure high standards of sanitation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform catheterizations, tube feedings, respiratory (asthma) treatments, and related duties
- Strong interpersonal skills required.
- General knowledge of computers required.
- Lifting up to 40 pounds consistently and other limited physical activities are required.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a current LPN License required; RN preferred.
- Documented successful experience in performing the above procedures required.
- Successful experience working with school-aged children.