School Nurse jobs in Wyoming
School Nurse administers nursing care under the guidelines of a school system. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of student care. Being a School Nurse ensures the health, comfort and safety of students. Requires state nursing licensure and educational credential. Additionally, School Nurse typically requires an associate's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The School Nurse work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a School Nurse typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added School Nurse jobs
School Nurse
- Campbell County School District
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Gillette, WY
FULL_TIME
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Position start date is: August 7, 2024
- This position is open until filled**
- 4J is located approx 35 miles south of Gillette**
A registered nurse (RN) licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing who provides services necessary in meeting the health needs of district students and staff. To act under the general direction of the building principal. To perform those duties required of school nurses in meeting specific requirements of state statutes and local school district policy relating to comprehensive health care of district students. Other duties as assigned.
The school nurse facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promotes health and safety; intervenes with actual and potential health problems; provides case management; and actively collaborates with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy and learning. (NASN, 2011).
Job Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Strictly adhere to: The Standards of Practice for School Nursing (ANA 2011)
Strictly adhere to: School Nursing Code of Ethics (NASN 2010)
Strictly adhere to: Wyoming Nurse Practice Act (WY State Board of Nursing)
Strictly adhere to: Scope and Standards of Practice: School Nursing (ANA and NASN 2011)
Collaborates with building principal, school counselor, teachers, parents, food service staff, and other staff and provides leadership to ensure a healthy school environment.
Assists in meeting the health needs of the general school population and those students with identified health conditions.
Provides direct care and supervision of students and staff utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process and established school health protocols.
Makes independent and timely nursing decisions including triage as needed.
Initiates and maintains accurate student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, individual treatment records, individualized student health care plans (IHPs) and health screening results.
Utilizes effective procedures and standards of practice for mandatory screening programs and associated referral processes.
Communicates with parents regarding individual student health needs and serves as a liaison between school personnel, student’s family members, health care professionals and other community resources to ensure appropriate services and referrals.
Serves as a medical resource for district communications generated for parents and community regarding current health issues.
Provides nursing care to other schools as needed with consideration of current building assignment responsibilities.
Assists in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating nursing services to:
Maximize the quality of in-class time by reducing the incidence of health related absences,
Minimize health problems which impair learning,
Promote the highest degree of independent functioning possible.
Collaborates with district personnel, including school psychologists/special education diagnosticians and case managers in the implementation of health related Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and services and section 504 plans.
Actively collaborates with staff, students and families to promote self-management and optimal care during school hours.
Provides school personnel with education on health topics as needed.
Assists with the development of district regulations and procedures for Nursing Services including the provision of care and the promotion of health and wellness for students and staff.
Provides education and training for unlicensed personnel designated by the building principal to assist students with health needs.
Provides school and district personnel with CPR/First Aid training, emergency care instruction and other health interventions necessary for the care of students with special health care needs.
Manages building Nursing Services budget.
Serve as a medical resource in the provision of health and wellness information to students or staff regarding chronic illness or health promotions/disease prevention topics.
Other Functions
Functions independently under state and district policies and regulations without on-site medical supervision.
Serves as a liaison between Public Health officials District administration, including building principals, in the management of contagious illnesses and disease outbreaks in schools.
Follows all school district policies and procedures.
Promotes and supports district Wellness programs and policy including building level efforts and programs and district regulations.
Serves as a medical professional resource in development and revision of school district health curriculum.
Serves as medical professional resource to classroom teachers in the instruction of health-related education.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Appropriately documents nursing services and activities according to professional school nurse standards.
Provides professional health leadership to administrators and other school staff
Participates in development, evaluation and revision of district crisis response plan as requested.
Collects data to direct evidence based practice for nursing services.
Participates as a nursing professional at school functions including but not limited to: Mallo Camp and Flu Shot Clinics.
__EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB__
Job Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITY:
Possess the ability to work with various personality types.
Possess sound emotional judgment.
Possess visual acuity, aided or non-aided, to read and interpret accurately written reports of a technical nature.
Possess the ability to enunciate clearly and communicate positively throughout the work day.
Possess the ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions.
Possess the ability to calculate accurately. Possess basic computer skills to operate word processing software, nursing software, email programs.
Education, License, Certification Or Formal Training
Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Wyoming.
Four year degree, either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Equipment Used
Computer
Photocopier
Scanner
Fax Machine
Calculator
Audio/Visual Equipment
Assistive Technology Equipment
Audiometer/tympanometer
Otoscope
Sphygmomanometer
Vision Screening Machines
Nebulizer, O2 sat monitor, blood glucose monitor, AED, O2 unit
Physical Demands
Possess visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer monitor for at least part of the day.
Possess sufficient strength to lift boxes or equipment that may weigh as much as 50 pounds and be able to move them as far as 50 feet.
Possess sufficient strength and stamina to remain seated for periods as long as 2 hours without fatigue or discomfort.
Possess sufficient strength and stamina to remain standing for periods as long as 2 hours without fatigue or discomfort.
Possess sufficient strength and stamina to remain in a "squatting" position for some period of time during the school day without fatigue or discomfort.
Environmental Demands
Air conditioned buildings
Occasional exposure to weather extremes
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials
Frequent exposure to various supplies containing hazardous materials or chemicals
Minimum Salary: $52,500
Maximum Salary: $84,000 - This position is open until filled**
- 1 Day Ago
SCHOOL NURSE
- Laramie County School District #1
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Cheyenne, WY
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 4490 Position Type: Teaching/Professional Job Postings/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/22/2023 Location: CAREY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Date Available: 08/2023 Closing Date: Until Filled 185 Day Contract...
- 3 Days Ago
Substitute School Nurse
- Campbell County School District
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Gillette, WY
PART_TIME
- All applicants must be interviewed and complete an orientation process.**Nature And Scope Of JobTo act under the general direction of the building principal. To perform those duties required by school...
- 11 Days Ago
Substitute School Nurse
- FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
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Lander, WY
CONTRACTOR
- FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14SCHOOL NURSEJob DescriptionTITLE: School NurseQualificationsProfessional and legal requirements as they relate to the School Health Services Program.REPORTS TO: Princ...
- 7 Days Ago
School Nurse - Sheridan Junior High School
- Sheridan County School District 2
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Sheridan, WY
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 844 Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 1/10/2023 Location: Sheridan Junior High School School Nurse Sheridan County School District 2 is looking for a caring, fri...
- Just Posted
School Nurse
- RAWHIDE ELEMENTARY
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Gillette, WY
FULL_TIME
- Position start date is: August 7, 2024 **This position is open until filled** This position is 0.9 FTE at Rawhide Elementary and 0.1 FTE at 4J Elementary **4J is located approx 35 miles south of Gille...
- 8 Days Ago
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School Nurse
- Tempositions, Inc.
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- Boone County Schools
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School Nurse
- BrightStar Care
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School Nurse
- SESI Schools
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Chicago, IL
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School Nurse
- Omaha Public Schools
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Omaha, NE
- Job Title: School Nurse Location: Ashland Park Robbins Elementary School, 5050 South 51st Street, Omaha, NE 68117 Report...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Nurse
- Alaska Teacher Placement
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Kenai, AK
- Position Type: Other/School Nurse Date Posted: 6/5/2024 Location: Mt. View Elementary School - Kenai Area Date Available...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Nurse
- Broward Children's Center
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Pompano Beach, FL
- SUMMARY Provides 1:1 prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to pediatric patients with g-tube, trach an...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Nurse
- United Staffing Solutions
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New York, NY
- School Nurse RNs needed in Manhattan. Full-time, part-time and per diem assignments are available immediately. Pay: $75-...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Wyoming
Wyoming (/waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ (listen)) is a state in the mountain region of the western United States. The state is the 10th largest by area, the least populous, and the second most sparsely populated state in the country. Wyoming is bordered on the north by Montana, on the east by South Dakota and Nebraska, on the south by Colorado, on the southwest by Utah, and on the west by Idaho and Montana. The state population was estimated at 577,737 in 2018, which is less than 31 of the most populous U.S. cities including Denver in neighboring Colorado. Cheyenne is the state capital and the most populous city...
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Income Estimation for School Nurse jobs
$42,855 to $67,722
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