Position: EC Child SpecificRN

　　Reports to: Lead NurseTerms of Employment: 10-month, hourlyPay Grade: 68

　　Pay Range: $3,038.17 - 5,226.29

　　FLSA Status: Exempt

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　　Nature of WorkThis is a professional public health nursing position responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating school health services. County Schools nurses coordinate the student and school health for a school or schools and provide supportive care, direction to staff and students, consult with physicians, and maintain records and school health processes. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Lead Nurse.

　　School health in Craven County Schools is a public health function in service to the greater Craven County community.

　　Education and ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years LPN nursing experience dealing with young children and adolescents (ages 5 - 18) and/or public health nursing experience.Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):Required:Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed to practice in North CarolinaNational school nurse certification is optional.In accordance with the National Board for the Certification of School Nurses, the nurse sitting for the exam isrequiredto have a minimum of 1000 hours of school nursing experience.CPR, AED, First Aid Instructor Certification (or is able and does obtain within a year of employment)Essential Functions/KnowledgeThe EC Child Specific Licensed Practical Nursing position within Craven County Schools is responsible for:

　　Tube feedings, tube flushes, and emergency medication administration. (may require training for specific medication)Good understanding of seizures - able to recognize seizure activity and be able to respond appropriately.Assist staff with DLS (Daily Living Skills) if needed- changing, feeding, toiletingHow to support positive behavior with minimal supportHow to support nonverbal to limited verbal patients. (Having an understanding of technology and or communication devices would be helpful.)```{=html}

　　```- Visual supervision of "student" and being able to communicate any needs or concerns to teacher and or parent as needed.- Applicable laws, regulations and standards pertaining to school nursing practice (HIPAA, NC Nurse Practice Act, Standards of School Nursing Practice and the Ten Components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model)- School as a non-traditional health care setting- School as a Public Health care setting- School Health law- Special education legislation and services- Various electronic applications such as Power School, Google Docs, Word, Excel

　　Skills related to this important role include the ability to:

　　Collect data to direct evidence-based practiceDeal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraising situationsDemonstrate flexibility and adaptability in practice settings to meet student, school and community needs.Elicit needed information and maintain effective working relationshipsIdentify health related barriers to learning (i.e., at risk behaviors, financial, cultural, economical, etc.)Make independent and timely nursing decisions and accurately triagePlan, coordinate and supervise the work of othersRecord accurately services rendered and interpret and explain records, reports, activities, health care plans, accommodations and medical interventionsSecure the cooperation and respect of students, faculty and staffUtilize various electronic and hard copy documentation systems for entering information at the time of service to the student.Professional Nursing StandardsThe school nurse will demonstrate the following professional standards in the execution of their work:

　　Standards of CareAssessment: Collects comprehensive da a pertinent to the clients health or situation.Nursing Diagnosis: Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nursing diagnosis or issues that need to be addressed.```{=html}

　　```- Outcomes Identification: Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the client or situation.- Planning: Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.- Implementation: Implements the identified plan through coordination of care, health teaching and health promotion and consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.- Evaluation: Evaluates progress towards attainment of outcomes.

　　Standards of Professional PerformanceQuality of Practice: Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.Education: Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current school nursing practice.Professional Practice Evaluation: Evaluates ones own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.Collegiality: Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and school personnel as colleagues.Collaboration: Collaborates with the client, the family, school staff and others in the conduct of school nursing practice.Ethics: Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.Research: Integrates research findings into practice.Resource Utilization: Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice on the planning and delivery of school nursing services.Leadership: Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.Program Management*: Manages school health services for assigned schools.*Exceptional Childrens nurses are not responsible for program management,

　　but may assist the whole school nurse in the process.

　　Performance and Workload StandardsAt a minimum, the school nurse may be expected to:

　　Attend the New School Nurse Orientation and follow up session (new school nurses)Collect data for various reports including the Annual Health Assessment and Immunization Report, PBNC Mid-Year and EOY Reports, the NC DHHS School Health Nursing Survey and Program Summary (End of Year of Report)Assume the responsibility for 1-3 schools*, based on acuity levels and district need. *Exceptional Childrens nurses typically assume responsibility for only one student.Physical RequirementsThis work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing