School Nurse

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position : School Nurse

Reports to : Site Principal

Supervises : None

Qualifications :

• Hold or be eligible for Oklahoma Standard School Nurse Teacher Certification.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal : Support excellence in student learning as a health care provider and care manager in the school setting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Employment Terms : Nine (9) months a year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board. Benefits as established by Board policy.

FLSA Qualification : Exempt

Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Staff Evaluation (2.20 / certified).

Physical Demands :

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA - it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements : Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift / move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements : Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift / move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements : Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing / Speaking Requirements : Adequate to exchange information.