Anticipated Vacancy

2023/2024

Health Room Nurse

10-Month Part-Time School Term

Garden Spot High School

Position Available for the 2023/2024 School Year

APPLY via Applicant Tracking link: HERE

Eastern Lancaster County School District
669 E. Main Street
New Holland, PA 17557

POSITION GUIDE

TITLE:Staff Nurse, Non-Exempt -Hourly

DEPARTMENT:Pupil Services

LOCATION:various

REPORTS TO:Certified School Nurse, Building Principal, Director of Pupil Services

DATE:October 2020

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

This position is responsible for providing health care and first aid to students and staff and carrying out all the functions of the district’s health services as designated by the Certified School Nurse (CSN). The nurse in this position performs health services in compliance with nursing standards. The performance requirements of this position include communicating effectively with parents, physicians, staff, and community agencies to promote health, safety and the wellness of the student and staff. This individual will assist in promoting an environment that provides the opportunity for the student and staff to acquire the knowledge, skills, and character to become a productive citizen. The incumbent works with other members of the Department in meeting department goals and objectives in support of the ELANCO mission to provide a social and educational environment for the students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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  Responds and provides medical treatment with any emergency, first level of triage, and communicating with building administration and/or district office administration about the medical situation (if necessary).
• Provides first aid and health care to students and
• Assists with mandated health screenings for
• Administers medication according to school district
• Performs medical treatments as prescribed by
• With CSN supervision, completes and monitors student
• Maintains effective communication with the staff, parents and the CSN regarding health
• With direction of the CSN, assists to maintain health records on each
• Assists the CSN with student examinations performed by the school doctor and the school
• Assesses students effectively and triages students
• Offers education on appropriate health
• Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.

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  Follows routines and practices in the health room as established and supervised by the
• Ensures health rooms are kept in a neat and orderly
• Performs clerical responsibilities necessary to make sure health information is

DEPARTMENT/ORGANIZATION

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  Keeps current with related school health technology and developments that impact the department.
• Makes decisions consistent with the ELANCO mission and core values, establishes and maintains effective communication and positive relationships within ELANCO.
• Performs other functions as assigned by the Certified School Nurse, Building Principal, Director of Pupil Services.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all issues and opportunities within
• Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Marginal functions will vary with the specific assignment and depend on the particular position function for which the person is responsible.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position works independently in the performance of the essential functions. Contacts include all district staff, students, teachers, parents, state and local agencies and professional organizations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a PA nursing license, RN or LPN and related health room experience and/or training.

Other Qualifications:

• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Applicants for employment are required to obtain an FBI Criminal History Record Act 114
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.

Such alternatives to these other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Position requires the following skills: prepare and administer medications to include oral, rectal, injection and nebulizer; give treatments, such as nebulizer, blood sugar testing, vital signs, blood pressures and temperatures; perform screenings such as vision testing, hearing testing and scoliosis screening; demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of office products, FileMaker and other software; be highly organized; possess excellent communication skills; be highly confidential at all times; act as a team player; be flexible to work on multiple tasks; pay attention to detail; perform basic math; able to learn new skills; read and interpret periodicals, journals and regulations; maintain composure at all times and deal with constant change. Requires current CPR certification and ADR certification a plus.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE/ENVIRONMENTAL

Physical Demands: Sitting 50%, walking/standing 50%

Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects Some stooping, bending, and twisting of the body

Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing up to 25 lbs. or more Ability to sit for extended periods of the workday

Ability to move fingers and hands for keyboarding Sensory Abilities: Visual and Auditory acuity

Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens Auditory acuity to be able to deal effectively with people

Work Environment: Normal office and outside environment (if necessary), work with body fluids, blood, vomit, and feces on occasion

Cognitive Ability: Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to exercise good judgment, remain calm Ability to follow written and verbal directions Ability to work as a member of a team

Ability to be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and limited supervision

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

I have reviewed the essential functions; knowledge and skill requirements; and physical/mental/environmental demands of this position. By my signature I verify that I can fulfil all essential functions, requirements and demands of the position as stated with or without reasonable accommodation.

X Signature Date

The above description covers the most significant essential and marginal functions but does not exclude other occasional responsibilities and accountabilities the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the major purpose of this job - Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed, evaluated, and may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.