Nurse
Updated: 01/21/2021
Job Type: Full time Support Staff
Location: 20/21 School Year
Department: Elementary School
Category: Support Staff
Salary: As contracted
Benefits: As contracted
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Job Description

The staff nurse is responsible for overseeing and providing for the overall health and well being of students and faculty, as well as, encouraging a healthy environment for study and work. Duties include responding to the health and emergency needs of students and faculty, prevention and control of communicable disease and promotion of positive health (and safety) practices within the school setting.  This will be done through health and wellness education, maintaining immunization records, reviewing student medical records, liaising with (host-country/local) community health practitioners, and communicating with faculty and family regarding student needs.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide health services to students, faculty and staff who are injured or ill while at school.
  • Case management for students with chronic health issues. Inform teachers about specific health problems or disabilities of individual students.
  • Communicable disease control through immunization, screening, health education and enforcement of Singapore Ministry of Health law.
  • Emergency assessment, care and referral with subsequent follow up. Document emergency care in progress note and prepare accident report when indicated.
  • Liaise with outside clinics, hospitals and health care providers.
  • Identification of environmental health and safety hazards with recommended preventative measures.
  • Health counseling, referrals and follow up for various health related issues.
  • Maintain all records and correspondence in an organized and accessible manner.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all student health records.
  • Enforce and ensure compliance with school regulations pertaining to safety, security, and proper usage of school property.
  • Ensure compliance with all school policies and procedures as related to the job responsibilities of this position.
  • Relate courteously and effectively with students, parents, school personnel, government personnel, and community members as necessary.
  • Perform other heath functions and do these as assigned by division Principals or Superintendent, such as drug testing.
  • Provide in-service teaching/training as required.
  • Identify students with health needs requiring a Special Services Meeting (SSM).
  • Organize flu shot clinic and blood drive.
  • Organize Interim semester first aid kits and first aid course.
  • Organize first aid kits and medication lists.
  • Attend Classroom Without Walls meetings at the Middle School.
  • Show willingness to go on overnight school excursions.
  • Speak at Career Day or organize an alternate speaker.
  • Provide first aid kits for County Fair be distributed to the tickets counters via the PTA and be willing to be flexible with work hours should the need arise.
  • Develop individualized Emergency Health Care Plans/Medical Health Plan for students with severe allergies or other potential emergency needs, such as diabetes, seizures or history of cardiac pro.
  • Maintain and periodically check emergency equipment such as Automatic External Defibrillator AED, Oxygen Tank, and wheelchair.
  • Prepare annual budget for medical supplies and educational needs.
  • Inventory and stock medical supplies.
  • Collaborate with faculty and students to promote awareness through health campaigns/health curriculum on topics that are appropriate for the students at each division level.

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