Support Staff - Position - Nursing - School Nurse - LPN
Job Number 4600292455

Start Date

Open Date 01/11/2024

Closing Date 07/01/2024
Position Summary
Provides health services that assist each student in achieving and/or maintaining optimal health through education, examinations, and guidance. Provides skilled nursing care and first aid to students, faculty and staff, and counsels parents and students.
Essential Duties

1. Identifies, monitors, and manages students with chronic disease and disabilities. Documents services provided in accordance with orders and care plan.
2. Provides emergency crisis nursing care for physically and/or psychologically ill and injured students and staff in the school.
3. Maintains communicable disease prevention and control through education, policy and enforcement.
4. Conducts physical health care assessments and screenings, including vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis and nutritional assessments.
5. Provides counseling and guidance to students, parents and staff regarding health-related attendance problems.
6. Maintains thorough and comprehensive health-related reports, monthly reports, and emergency reports, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
7. Provides health education for use by students, families, and school personnel on subjects such as (but not limited to) growth and development, home nursing instruction and first aid.
8. Attend 504 and IEP meetings as needed to provide medical expertise.
9. Maintains required certifications and licenses; attend trainings as required.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:
Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing program from vocational or other technical school.
Work Experience:
Experience as a School Nurse preferred
Certifications/Licenses:
- Unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed in the State of Georgia
- CPR/BLS Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Independent judgment is required
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders at the school level
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to learn and master Student Information Software such as Infinite Campus
Compensation
Salary Grade: 124

Salary Range: APS Salary Schedules

Work Year: 202 Days
FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category
Certified
Reports to: Registered Nurse and/or School Principal