School Float Nurse

JOB INFORMATION

POSITION TYPE

School Float Nurse

DAYS WORKED

190 days

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION

Student Services/Various schools

GRADE (SALARY RANGE)

In accordance with the RCBOE Salary Schedules 

JOB TITLE

School Float Nurse

CONTRACTED STATUS

10 Months

JOB CODE

FLSA Status

Reports To

Nurse Supervisor/School Principal

Supervises

NA

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Hold a current license issued by the Georgia State Board as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, certification in CPR and first aid instruction

Certification or Licensure:   LPN or RN licensure   

Skills: Serves as a school nurse with the ability to make health-related decisions, the ability to step into a school environment and function well within the school’s established rituals and routines, the ability to respond appropriately during a crisis, the ability to work well with students in PK-12 grades, the ability to educate other school staff on medical needs of students. 

Work Experience:  RCSS School Nurse for at least 2 years. 

PRIMARY DUTY

 Assists in meeting the health needs of students according to district policies and within the guidelines of the GA State Board of Nursing.  The School Float Nurse receives direction and supervision from the School Nurse Supervisor to provide supportive services to all schools in the School System as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  In addition to the responsibilities included in the RCSS School Nurse Job Description, the School Float Nurse fills the specific functions below:

1.      Substitutes for RCSS School Nurses in schools when absent or to fill a vacancy

2.       Assists where needed with the health care needs of students as they may arise.

3.       Assist with training/teaching of staff concerning medical needs of students.

4.      Participates in 504 meetings as needed

5.       Assists school nurses in conducting hearing and vison screenings and other medical screenings

School Nurse Responsibilities:

6.      Administers medications and treatments to students as ordered by physicians.

7.      Performs nursing assessments and tasks to address student health care needs

8.      Determines when to send a student home and notifies parent/guardian.

9.      Maintains accurate and appropriate clinic records.

10.  Initiates referrals to parents and school personnel

11.  Notifies teachers of any medical problems students may have.

12.  Obtains, files and delivers to principal accident reports on students and employees

13.  Assists the school administrators and teachers in gaining insight into student health

14.  Reports contagious diseases to principal, School Nurse Supervisor, Director of Student Services (or designee) and to the Richmond County Health Department

15.  Screens and evaluates findings for scoliosis, blood pressure, head lice, and records and reports these findings to the appropriate personnel or department (Student Services Department, East Central Health Department)

16.  Conducts vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings

17.  Identifies students with potential health problems.

18.  Provides crisis intervention for student illness, injury and emotional disturbance.

19.  Assists in the control of communicable diseases within the school environment.

20.  Assists schools in maintaining adequate clinic supplies – first aid supplies and stock medication

21.  Initiates referrals to community health resources and serves as a liaison between home, school and community.

22.  Assists schools in obtaining, maintaining, and in maintaining school agreements

23.  Uses the nursing process to assess student health needs and develop appropriate plans of care

24.  Reports student health care during bus transportation and reports concerns to parents, health services and school staff.

25.  Maintains and updates medical skills through CPR certification,

26.  Conducts ongoing health counseling with students, parents, school personnel and informs

27.  Assists the doctor in conducting physical examination for special education students to participate in Special Olympics when requested

28.  Serves as a resource person to school administrators or classroom teachers in health instruction.

29.  Acts as a resource person in promoting health careers

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit. Travel may be required for this position. 

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