Aberdeen School District 6-1
Location
Aberdeen, SD | United States
Job description
Position Type:
Other Certified Licensed Staff (OCLS)/Nurse - RN/LPN
Date Posted: 7/12/2023
Location: Districtwide
Position Start Date: 2023-2024 school year
Employment Term: As Needed
Reports To: Coordinator of School Health or Building Principal
Experience Desired: One to three years' experience in the health care field, preferably pediatrics and/or community health.
Education Level: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Certificates: A valid South Dakota Registered Nurse license, LPN or RN; CPR certified; Driver's License.
Clearances: Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.
Essential Functions and Duties: - Assess and Manage illnesses and accidents of students.
- Administer medications and medical treatments as necessary.
- Report health conditions to parents/guardians and provide health counseling.
- Follow up on medical recommendations for students and report to teachers and appropriate school personnel.
- Review health status of students and staff with identified health problems and refer when necessary.
- Assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventative immunization programs, early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseases.
- Assist with Health Fairs for grades K-5.
- Assist with scoliosis screening for grades 5-9.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of School Health or the Building Principal.
Other Requirements: Physical ability to assess vision, hearing, carry equipment and perform CPR. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to provide physical assessment. Patience and a positive attitude toward people is essential. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in all work assignments. Positive human relations skills.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 35 to 50 pounds intermittently during an eight hour day. Requires constant hearing, hand-eye and mind-eye coordination; intermittent speaking and walking. Requires frequent keyboarding, repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers. Standing, turning, and stooping are required. A valid South Dakota driver's license and the ability to drive a car.
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