The school nurse job is, but is not limited to these functions:
- Promotes and Protects the optimal health status of children
- Conducts health assessments
- develops and implements a health plan
- Maintains, evaluates, and interprets health data in order to meet the needs of the undividable
- Plans and implements school health management protocols for the child with special health needs
- participates in home visits to assess the family's needs as related to he child's needs
- Coordinates medial input from the student health care provider and involves the health care provider as appropriate
- Serves as a link between school teams and the student's health care provider
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Nurse Mckenzie(Above)
Guidlines for over the counter medications
Emergency Card Guidelines
FORMS:
Over the counter medicains permission slip
Physician's authorization
Emergency Card
2009 Flu Shot Information
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Job of the School Nurse
In Allegany County The School Nurse is a Registered nurse who is responsible for the health care of students in the Allegany County School System. The School nurse works independently when providing care for the students.
Physical Requirements needed to function as a school nurse:
- Standing, sitting, and walking are required for the 7-8 hour day
- Stooping and bending are necessary when providing care for students
- The ability to lift 50 pounds may be required when assisting students or helping with special needs
- The ability to respond quickly to in school emergencies both inside the school and outside
- CPR may need to be performed which requires kneeling, bending and strenuous physical activity
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