Position type: Student Support Services / School Nurse. Location: Ford STEAM Early Learning Center. Ypsilanti Community Schools Position Description Job Title: Health Consultant/Registered Nurse Department: Student Support Services Reports To: Special Education Director SUMMARY The school nurse strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children. The major focus of school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse is uniquely qualified in preventive health, health assessment, and referral procedure and supports the education process by working to assure the health of the students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.) Perform necessary medical procedures on students (i.e., gastrointestinal tube replacement and tracheotomy replacement). Trains school personnel to perform necessary health related procedures (i.e., gastrointestinal feedings, tracheotomy suctioning and catheterizations). Assesses student health needs and administer or delegates health-related tasks in accordance with appropriate…
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