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School Nurse

Landmark Christian School

Georgia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Allergies, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cafeteria, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Critical Care, Diabetes, Documentation, Emergency Care, File Maintenance, First Aid, Health Department, Health Education, Health Maintenance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Human Resources, Infectious Diseases, Kindergarten, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Medicine, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pediatrics, Performance Reviews, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Seminars, Training/Teaching, Urgent Care, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
Georgia
POSTED
13 days ago
School Nurse

Qualifications
  • Grounded in the Christian faith
  • Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of Georgia
  • CPRCertified – Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Minimum of five years of clinical experience in school nursing or other acute care settings such as, pediatrics, med/surg, critical care, emergency room, urgent care, or related specialties. Pediatric and adolescent medical experience preferred.
  • Excellent clinical assessment and basic first aid skills. Ability to function independently in a clinical setting, providing first aid and first responder services with limited staff resources.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty/staff, parents, and students.
  • Warm and caring demeanor
  • Team-oriented, willing to be flexible and fill in when needed
  • Basic computer skills and ability to utilize computerized documentation systems. 
Responsibilities  
  • Maintain Health Records
  • Participate in the establishment and updating of student medical records yearly and as needed.
  • Review parents' uploaded medical documents in Magnus Health. Update information throughout the year. If necessary, contact parents for clarification of any health issues.
  • Maintain on file a current, complete Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) for each student. These forms are collected yearly from new students, kindergarten students, rising 7th graders, and rising 11th graders. If this is not available, then the DPH-approved religious affidavit or medical exemption must be on file. Prepare for yearly audit by State Immunization Board.
  • Review Health Care Plans for students with diagnosed health conditions before each new school year. As appropriate, disseminate information from care plans to faculty.
  • Maintain daily log of clinic visits by utilizing Magnus Health. Document all treatment provided. Email parents when appropriate.
  • Maintain check-in log for all Schedule II medications (for treatment of ADD/ADHD). Parents must drop these off in person, and medication must be counted together, logged in, and double-locked.
  • Provide cafeteria staff with list of all students with life-threatening food allergies. 
Daily Interaction with Students, Faculty and Parents
  • Carry communication radio and be ready to respond to all on-campus emergencies and contact 911 and parents as needed.
  • Determine the health needs of students by means of nursing assessment and initiating interventions as necessary. 
  • Provide health education and first aid services to students, faculty, and staff who are ill or injured.
  • Administer medication (both routine and as needed) to students, while monitoring for and documenting effectiveness or adverse reactions. 
  • Monitor students with chronic health conditions (diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, etc.) and participate in the planning and implementation of a care plan to address these students with special health care needs.
  • Notify parents of injuries and significant events.
Providing Support to Teachers and Staff
  • At the beginning of each school year, communicate with principals concerning major health issues of students in their grade level. 
  • Attend meetings with teachers and/or parents as necessary regarding any student health issues. 
  • Prepare first aid folders and bags for teachers to take with them on their class field trips. 
  • Serve when required as the school nurse on overnight school retreats or summer camps.
  • Keep a supply of over-the-counter medication for faculty use during the school day.
  • Be available to assess employee health conditions and refer to physician, Urgent Care or ER as indicated. Maintain confidential log of all faculty visits via Magnus Health. Refer to human resource coordinator for Worker’s Compensation issues.
  • Attend school faculty and staff meetings.
General
  • Counsel students in good health habits.
  • Inventory needed supplies for the school infirmary and send the list to the director of purchasing.
  • Organize medication so that each student’s medicine is clearly labeled and stored in such a way as to have quick access.
  • For reportable infectious diseases, contact the County Health Department.
  • As necessary, include health-related information in the weekly parent emails (sent by communications staff).  
  • Maintain and continue to develop knowledge of pediatric and adolescent growth, development, and health issues through seminars, updates, in-services, and job experience.
  • Maintain a clean clinic, which includes sanitizing cots/surfaces and laundering any used or soiled linens.

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