Student Specific Nurse - Preschool at Marion Independent School District in Marion, IA

Job description

JOB TITLE: Student Specific School Registered Nurse REPORTS TO: Lindsey Eagle, District Head Nurse SCHEDULE: Days: Tuesdays and Fridays Hours: 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM Setting: Preschool classroom environment BASIC FUNCTION: Student Specific School Registered Nurse serves as the primary healthcare provider for a preschool student with complex medical needs during designated school hours. This role ensures continuity of medical care in the educational setting, enabling the student to participate in learning activities while receiving necessary medical interventions safely. The position bridges healthcare and education by providing direct nursing care, implementing individualized health plans, and collaborating with educational staff to create an inclusive and medically safe learning environment. EVALUATION: The District Head Nurse, in collaboration with the Building Principal, will evaluate on an annual basis JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse license in good standing Pediatric nursing experience preferred Experience with medically fragile children or special needs populations Current CPR and First Aid certification Ability to lift and position children as needed Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor and assess the student's health status throughout the school day Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders and school protocols Perform medical procedures as needed (may include suctioning, feeding management, etc.) Respond promptly to medical needs and implement medical action plans Document all care provided and communicate with healthcare team as needed Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure student's medical needs are met during all activities Monitor for signs of illness, distress, or changes in medical condition Coordinate with parents/guardians regarding daily health status and any concerns Support student's participation in classroom activities while maintaining medical safety Provide health-related accommodations as outlined in student's care plan Educate staff on the student's specific medical needs Assist with transitions between activities while considering medical requirements Work closely with school administration and teaching staff Ensuring student medical needs are met during transportation to and from school ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Follow district policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of students. Maintain confidentiality. Communication about student progress or concerns about a student should not be shared unless directed to do so by the coordinator/teacher. Be punctual especially when working with students in the workplace PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee must be able to squat, bend, use stairs, stoop or kneel, lift, reach above the head and forward. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, driving, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-in