Contractor Responsibilities - CONTRACT NURSE
Responsible To: District Health Coordinator
Contract Terms: As needed up to budget allowance
Qualifications: Valid KY Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nursing license and CPR certification
Experience: One year comprehensive nursing experience
Basic Function:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; assist as needed with health screenings; maintain accurate student medical records, delegation and monitoring of selected nursing acts
Duties:
- Assists in medication training of staff. (Routine and emergency medications)
- Performs emergency procedures and first aid.
- Assist in monitoring and validation of health care services being provided to students.
- Reviews/updates files relating to immunizations/health screenings as needed.
- Assist in delivery of school health programs.
- Maintains current standards of nursing and provides services according to policy and programs.
- Acts as resource person to school personnel regarding the various aspects of health education.
- Punctual in attendance when scheduled to work.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the District Health Coordinator.
- May assist with direct student care. Tasks may include but not limited to tracheotomy care, breathing treatments, g-tube feedings, insulin calculations and administrations of insulin and other medications. Revised 2/2022
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Please submit a resume and letter of interest to personnel@meade.kyschools.us |