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Job Summary:
The (Job Title) is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.
All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position Title: School Nurse |
Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified |
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Department: Operations/School |
Job Code: 140900 |
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Reports To: Nurse Supervisor/Principal |
Work Schedule: 184 days per year/8 hours per day |
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Grade/Level: NURSE |
FLSA: Non-Exempt |
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Primary Function: Knowledge of basic health office practices, terminology, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to operate a computer and assigned software. Knowledge of record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. |
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Working Conditions: |
Physical Demands: |
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Office Environment/School Clinic |
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard |
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Constant Interruptions |
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone |
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Seeing to read a variety of materials |
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Sitting for extended periods of time |
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Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials |
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Exposure to infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids |
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Lifting students and lifting to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. |
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Ability to assist students in emergency situations requiring a quick pace traversing stairs or hills. |
Qualifications:
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Minimum of diploma or associate degree in nursing |
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Health/first aid field experience including some training and experience in pediatrics and emergency medical care |
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Training in blood borne pathogen procedures is desirable |
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Must hold a valid Georgia LPN or RN License |
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Must possess First Aid and CPR Certificate |
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Minimum of diploma or associate degree in nursing |
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
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Performs routine clinical services as required including basic health assessment and first aid, and follows up in a user-friendly clinic environment |
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Provides appropriate training to personnel for scoliosis screenings |
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Plans, organizes, and implements school screenings |
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Observes students for developmental and health problems and initiates referral process |
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Promotes communicable disease prevention and control by good recordkeeping and reporting cases to nurse supervisor |
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Assists in monitoring immunization records and acts as a resource regarding current immunization practices |
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Provides emergency crisis nursing care as circumstances require |
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Participates in the Individualized Education Plan process by implementing the individual health care plan |
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Identifies, monitors, and appropriately manages students with chronic diseases and disabilities |
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Provides ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel and health agencies |
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Notifies parents, guardians, and appropriate school personnel in a timely manner using effective communication skills regarding illness, accidents, etc. |
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Provides direct health education, health counseling and health promotion as necessary |
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Implements the health policies, goals, and objectives of the school district |
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Educates school staff, ASP workers, and bus drivers regarding care of students with food allergies and chronic and acute medical issues |
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Works closely with the Department of Family & Children's Services, school social workers and other community agencies in identified areas of need |
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Monitors and maintains clinic records |
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Plans and implements educational in-service programs |
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Communicates with nursing supervisor, lead nurse, principal, and other staff members regarding school health issues |
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Demonstrates good organizational and time management skills |
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Completes assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely manner |
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Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee |
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Ability to assist students in emergency situations requiring a quick pace traversing stairs or hills. |
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Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee |
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
Salary : $32,613 - $48,444