Job Description

Dependent upon qualifications, the Chief Administrative Nurse is responsible for:

• Providing a variety of nursing services to students and staff.
• Overseeing the functions of the Health Offices and the duties of the Health Assistants.
• Serving as a consultant to administrators, teachers, parents, students and community health agencies.
• Implementing and executing health service programs in the schools.

Exemplary Duties and Responsibilities (Dependent upon qualifications)

• Physical assessment of pupils to include vision and hearing screening, dental inspections, nutrition and other health problems.
• Notify and counsel with parents/guardians of students with health concerns.
• Monitor student immunization and notify parents about state immunization requirements.
• Assist in conducting health instruction within schools.
• Provide emergency care for students injured at school.
• Counsel students about health concerns and problems.
• Insure that health records are maintained in a current status.
• Inventory and maintain medical supplies and equipment in the schools.
• Conduct health assessments for special education and Early Childhood.
• Coordinate activities with the Public Health Nurse.
• Staff and student immunizations.

Employment Standards

Education:  Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred. 

Experience:    Experience in public health, school health, pediatric or emergency nursing is preferred.

License/Certificates:  Possession of a license issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse and a Nevada Department of Education School Nurse License.