Job detail
School Nurse
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Location
Buena Vista County, Iowa
Quick overview
The School Nurse coordinates student health services with families, teachers, and the community. They provide health promotion, assessment, and instruction while delivering age-appropriate nursing care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Iowa RN license. Additionally, they are required to obtain BLS certification within 90 days and BLS Instructor certification within 12 months of hire.
professional certificateBLSRN licenseHealth promotionNursing careHealth assessmentHealthcare servicesHealth instructionStudent health coordination
Job description
- The School Nurse is a self-starter and an integral member of the educational system providing healthcare services for students.
- This position is responsible for the coordination of student health with teachers, families and the community.
- They are a resource for health promotion, health assessment and health instruction.
- They play a key role in providing age-appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner and identify and secure appropriate services in the planning and delivering of healthful and beneficial nursing care.
- They work in conjunction with the Storm Lake Community School District to provide nursing services for the district.
Required
Current RN Iowa license, BLS within 90 days of hire, and BLS Instructor certification within 12 months.
