The Hamilton R-II School District is accepting applications for the immediate opening of the Middle School/High School Nurse position. Position location is at Hamilton Middle School. Applicants must possess LPN credentials and certification. Hours are 7:40 am to 3:20 pm Monday through Friday during the scheduled school year. Applicants can apply on the district employment website, https://hamiltonmo.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

The Hamilton R-II School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

 

LPN Job Description for Hamilton Middle School & Penney High School

Qualifications  

Must have graduated from an appropriately accredited school of nursing   

Must be licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Missouri (LPN)

Have an awareness and understanding of children’s and youth’s needs

Have the ability to relate effectively to co-workers and public

CPR Certification

Health Assessments Background Requirements

Vision and hearing screening

Scoliosis screening

Height and Weight screening

 

Puberty instruction (grades 4-6) and resource information (4-12)

Communicable Disease Control

Communicate with faculty, staff, and students regarding universal precautions

Follow procedure for excluding students with communicable diseases

Arrange for isolation of ill students who are to be excluded

Interpret the immunization law to school personnel and parents

Assess each student’s immunization status and notify parents of deficiencies.

Share responsibility with other staff members in screening those students who are ill or should leave the classroom

Health Guidance and Counseling

Confer with RN, parents and students regarding health concerns

Obtain pertinent health information from parents

Communicate with school personnel regarding health concerns of students

Collaborate with other professionals to assure quality health care for students

Emergency Care of Accidents and Illness at School

Supervise or render first aid care to all students in cases of accidents or illness

Give assistance and direction to parents as needed

Supervise, dispense and document medication according to school policy

Recognize and report any health and safety hazards

Health Facilities and Health Education

Maintain standard health supplies and equipment

Provide health and safety instruction

Serve as a resource person to school personnel

Distribute health resource material to faculty, parents and students

Maintain Records and Prepare Reports

Communicate records with district RN

Daily log of illness/injuries

Immunization Report, CD 31

Other reports required by the RN

Maintain professionalism and plan for professional growth

Maintain confidentiality according to school policy

Attend staff meetings

Collaborate with school and community professionals to promote the school health program

Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Treat children, parents, and staff with respect and dignity

Maintain strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Demonstrate the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

Selected candidate will report directly to the Middle School and High School Principal as well as District RN