School Nurse-Lincoln County

POSITION:               School Nurse-Lincoln County

REPORTS TO:         Lead School Nurse and MSESC Executive Director

LOCATION:             Applicants may be assigned to one or more designated location to serve the needs of the school systems of Lincoln County.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The School Nurse will obtain and maintain certification as required by WVDE. The School Nurse coordinates the health services program for the assessment, evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of student health needs in a school setting; enhancing the education process of students by maximizing their health and well-being, modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning, and promoting an optimal level of wellness.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHERS

  1. Work under the supervision of the Lead School Nurse, in the attainment of the educational goals of Lincoln County Schools.
  2. Work with parents, principals, teachers, and all other professional and service personnel in a team effort to provide the best possible health service for students.

HOW SELECTED

  1. Application
  2. Interview
  3. Recommendation by the Lead Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Graduated of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
  2. Certification of School Nursing or agreement to obtain certification within 3 years of hiring
  3. State licensure as a Registered Nurse
  4. Minimum of 2 years RN experience

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

  1. Provide healthcare to students with injuries and acute or chronic health problems
  2. Conduct screenings and write referrals for health services
  3. Develop and monitor healthcare plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
  4. Monitor vaccination records, ensure immunizations are up to date per state law
  5. Ensure environment is safe for children and school staff
  6. Review and implement physician orders
  7. Participate in creating a 504 plans with parents and staff
  8. Attend IEP meetings as requested
  9. Provide Classroom Medical Management of Emergencies (CMME) to staff
  10. Provide specialized healthcare training to service personnel
  11. Other duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 200 days

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310.

APPLICATION:

Resume Must Include:

  1. List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
  2. List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
  3. Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
  4. Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description.
  5. List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.

 

Send Application & Resume: 

Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22ndStreet
Dunbar, WV 25064

 

Or download the application and submit along with support documents via email to carol.hamric@k12.wv.us at 3:00 p.m.

Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.

 

 

August 17, 2021