FTE .32 (13 hours per week)

Salary: RN starting at $25.23/hr. LPN starting at $22.70/hr. Non-exempt, benefit eligible, 183 days + 8 holidays + 4 personal days.

Open Until Filled

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides nursing services to students with special medical needs subject to IEP and 504 Plans.
• Conducts school health services, including physical assessments, tests for visual acuity, scoliosis screening, personal health counseling, and appropriate emergency health services.
• Observes students to detect health needs and refers students in need of medical care.
• Gathers and provides information regarding students’ medical matters.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students and participates in coordination of services.
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Participates as an advisor, consultant, and expert resource person for school staff in developing and implementing the needs of individual students.
• Provides recommendations to administration for exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Actively participates in committee meetings regarding school health services, curriculum and environmental safety.
• Collaborates with other child-support and community agencies.
• Participates in and contributes to meetings in determining eligibility for special education services and in developing individual educational programs for those students who qualify.
• Provides consultation in health related policies, goals and objectives of the school district.
• Manages program allotment efficiently and maintains security of school health supplies.
• Teaches First Aid, CPR, AED and/or other health related classes to staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations relating to school health services.
• Knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Knowledge of child growth, development, medical disorders and treatment.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment in making decisions.

• Ability to pass a physical screening and federal background check.
• Ability to use current office technology and software programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to obtain first aid certification upon employment.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN); AND,
• Current Registered Nurse license in State of Montana; AND,
• Current Montana driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a school nurse.
• Experience working with public health.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work a Medium Duty job, which involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 40 pounds continuously to move objects.