Hiring for School Nurse

Role and Responsibilities:

Using their clinical knowledge and judgment, school nurses routinely perform the following duties:

1. Provide healthcare to students and staff.
2. Perform health screenings.
3. Administering immunizations and vaccinations
4. Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers.
5. Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.

Skills required:

1. Excellent communication and listening skills
2. The ability to win the trust of children and encourage them to talk about their problems
3. The ability to explore sensitive issues with tact, understanding and patience
4. The ability to stay calm in an emergency
5. Record-keeping and organizational skill