Job Description:

Responsibilities: Essential Functions: " Responsible for administering primary health care for illnesses, injuries, dental and mental health problems " Holds regularly scheduled sick-call " Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor illness; administers medications and treatments in accordance with authorized physicians Standing Orders " Makes referrals to private physicians, dentists, clinics, community resources, or specialized services based upon assessment of the students physical and/or emotional needs " Provides follow-up care, treatment or relay of information by telephone and/or interview on illness, injuries, dental problems, test results, etc. by contacting parents, clinics, physicians, mental health providers, etc. " Counsels, educates, and trains students on a variety of health subjects such as hygiene; prevention of pregnancy, STDs and HIV " Counsels students about matters relevant to their vocational and academic performance and other related concerns to encourage and motivate them to succeed in the classroom and after graduation " Performs other duties as assigned WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: Current state and/or national Licensure and Registration as an RN; and CPR certification required