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JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the COS Principal with support from the School District 197''s Director of Special Services, the school nurse provides direct school nursing services; oversees a school health office, completes health assessments as needed for special education evaluations; and serves as a resource person to staff in the building. Approximately 8 hours per week with possbility of expanding to multiple schools. Essential functions of the job may include, but are not limited to the following: Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services. Screens and conducts health assessments for students Implements a health protocol for students with special health care needs, including the administration of medications and other medically directed treatments. Completes district health reports for submission to local, county, and state officials as required. Maintains the security of school health supplies. Serves as a resource person on health issues. Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Corresponds with parents on the health needs of children. Prepares health reports and implements procedures as directed by supervisor and/or health department (county and/or state). Promotes and assists in communicable disease control through immunization programs, early detection, monitoring and reporting. Provides health-related instruction in the classroom, as directed. Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as apparent or assigned. Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, department and district meetings. Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, health laws, rules, procedures, and processes to help ensure district compliance. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Required: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the MN Board of Nursing. Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethical standards of Nursing; relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and applicable district policies and procedures. Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational professionals regarding student health concerns and problems. The skill and ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Considerable knowledge of child growth and development. Meet professional nurse requirements of the school, district, and state. Knowledge of relevant technology. Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.