Emmetsburg Community School District
Responsibilities of the Nurse from a Private Agency
For the well being of an ECS student that needs individual medical care
___(name of agency)_______ is responsible for the professional credentials that are required for a nurse to provide services in the Emmetsburg School District. The agency is also required to schedule staff according to the activities roles of the nurse during the school day. In the event that the agency does not have adequate nurse staffing and are not available to attend school or activities with the designated student, that student will need to be absent also. The Parent/Guardian will need to be responsible or arrange or arrange for other sources for care.
The nurses schedule will be based on the scheduled classes and activities that the Emmetsburg School District develops for _________(Student)_______________. Students medical care supplies will be provided through an arrangement between___(insurer)____, parent, and /or _____(nursing agency)_________.
The Health Plan will help identify the necessary equipment the ECS will provide. Any additional equipment or supplies needed for the student the agency, parent, or insurer will need to provide.
The agency nurse will be responsible for monitoring students vital signs and providing direct care as needed. Along with medical care this agency nurse's role will be in charge of feedings for all meals & snacks, bathroom toileting & hygiene, changing clothing, & administering medications as prescribed. Transportation arrangements & safety practiced during any change of positions. Any specific needs will individually be considered to accompany certain situations.
*Please consider changes according to agency's expectations.
Mrs. Hinners
David Cole
