School Nurse - RN

School Nurse duties and responsibilities

School Nurses are responsible for providing medical assistance to school-age students, and they complete multiple tasks each day ranging from assessing minor injuries to requesting emergency Specific School Nurse job duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conducting student hearing and vision screenings
  
• Educating students on hygiene and safety practices
  
• Dispensing prescription medications to students per physician instructions
  
• Verifying vaccination records
  
• Taking students temperatures when fever is suspected
  
• Administering first aid and CPR
  
• Treating minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes and bruises
  
• Contacting parents when students are ill or injured
  

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