FLSA Classification
Exempt
Safety Designation
Safety
Sensitive
Reports to
Director
of Instruction
Starting Salary
$60,662.00
Contract Length
12 Month
Deadline
May 26, 2024
Job Description
Summary/objective
The
School Nurse/ Medical Librarian will be responsible for overseeing the medical
library, acting in the capacity of school nurse and clinical skills test
evaluator at Great Plains Technology Center.
Essential functions
- First
Responder to health and emergency needs campus wide
- Maintain
first aid room and inventory
- Maintain
emergency equipment
- American
Heart Association Local Site Manager for CPR
- Update
and refresh first aid kits and supplies school wide
- Administer
the LTCNA/HHA Oklahoma State Certification Clinical Skills tests
- Proctor
testing to include: make-up exams, HOSA and adult program needs
- Catalog
books and maintain library
- Maintain
inventory and periodic reports
- Maintain
library materials, books and magazines to accreditation standards
- Follow
up of overdue books
- Assist
students with research projects, computer software problems, library study
and medical remediation needs
- Assist
faculty in research and information needs
- Assist
health programs with lab, first aid, and CPR check off skills
- Assist
with student supervision
- Substitute
teach as schedule allows
- Scan
the records of GPTC student into student record database
- Maintain
accurate inventory
Competencies
Clinical Care: Possess strong clinical skills
to provide direct care to students. This includes conducting health
assessments, managing acute illnesses and injuries, and monitoring chronic
conditions. The ability to perform basic medical procedures such as first aid, wound
care, and CPR is essential.
Assessment and Screening: Conduct health
screenings and assessments to identify health concerns and trends within the
student population. This may involve vision and hearing screenings, growth
monitoring, mental health assessments, and screenings for communicable
diseases. Must be skilled in using assessment tools and interpreting results to
inform health interventions and referrals.
Collaboration and Communication: Strong
interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills are necessary to build
trust, facilitate teamwork, and convey health information effectively.
Emergency Response: Must be prepared to respond
to medical emergencies that occur on school grounds. This includes assessing
and stabilizing patients, initiating emergency protocols, and coordinating with
emergency medical services as needed. Competencies in emergency preparedness,
including CPR, AED usage, and first aid, are critical for ensuring the safety
and well-being of students and staff.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Knowledge of
relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to student health and
confidentiality, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) compliance.
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
The school nurse typically works in
an office environment or assisting students in the classrooms for medical
assessment. The mission of the school
may require work in other settings including outdoors. A standard workweek as
assigned by administration is required, but evening or weekend hours may be
required to accommodate activities.
Physical demands
While
performing the duties of this position, the school nurse is frequently required
move/position objects up to 50 pounds, move about the medical library and/or
across campus and may need to be able to lift/move students during care. The
school nurse may respond to emergency situations, student altercations and
communicate with staff, parents and students. The school nurse may be required
to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.
Travel required
Occasional travel within and
outside of the Great Plains Technology Center district may be required for
professional development and participation in other Great Plains Technology
Center activities.
Required education
and experience
- Current
Registered Nurse License
- Associate
degree
- One
year of experience in industry
- Current
CPR Instructor Certification
- Clinical
Skills Evaluator Certification
Preferred
education and experience
Discrimination Statement
Great Plains Technology Center does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. If you have any questions about equal opportunity please contact; Human Resources, 580-355-6371, hr@greatplains.edu.
Other duties
Please
note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at
any time with or without notice at the discretion of the Superintendent and/or
their designee.
Employment Benefits Include: 100% paid health insurance; paid sick leave; paid school holidays off; tuition reimbursement; 100% paid contribution to teacher’s retirement.
Great Plains Technology Center is an Equal Opportunity
Employer