School Nurse

Hebron Christian Academy

Georgia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Defibrillator, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Education, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Medical Records, Medications, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Organizational Skills, Pathogens, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Records Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Georgia
POSTED
10 days ago
Title: School Nurse
 
Classification:  Exempt
 
Reports to:  Principal of Lions Learning Academy
 
Overview
This  is  a  full-time,  ten  (10)  month  position.  This  position  is  responsible  for  coordinating  and  assessing  all  health  issues  relevant  to  Lions  Learning  Academy  including  that  the  school  is  in  full  compliance  with  Georgia  State  laws.  The  Professional  School  Nurse  will  be  the  primary  contact  for  all  health-related  issues.  The  Professional  School  Nurse  is  expected  to  assist  Hebron  Christian  Academy  in  achieving  its  mission.  A  commitment  to  excellence  and  unparalleled  customer  service  is  needed  and  is  the  expectation  of  all  Hebron  employees. 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None
 
Qualifications
  • Valid  license  to  practice  as  a  Registered  Nurse  (RN)  in  the  State  of  Georgia  Certification  in  CPR,  including  AED  training 
 
Spiritual and Personal Expectations
  • Acknowledges Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
  • Commits to faithful active service in a local Christian church and personal prayer and Bible study.
  • Commits to model spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth personally and professionally.
  • Maintains a Christian lifestyle that reflects the biblical perspective of integrity and appropriate personal and family relationships, personal conduct, and moral behavior.
  • A love for students and education.
  • Commits to our foundational statements and governing principles.
  • Commits to our employee code of conduct.
 
Skills
  •  A  love  for  students  and  special  education. 
  • Knowledge  of  best  practices  for  students  with  disabilities. 
  • Ability  to  work  collegially  and  collaboratively  while  maintaining  confidentiality. 
  • Strong  customer  service  orientation  demonstrating  excellence  in  providing  and  modeling  quality  customer  service. 
  • The  ability  to  work  as  part  of  a  team. 
  • High  level  of  energy  and  a  good  sense  of  humor  with  the  capacity  for  extraordinary  time  and  effort  demands. 
  • Proficient  in  Microsoft  Office  Suite  or  related  software.  
  • Excellent  verbal  and  written  communication  skills. 
  • Capacity  to  initiate  and  nurture  relationships  with  school  families. 
  • Interpersonal  skills  and  sound  judgment. 
  • Excellent  organizational  skills,  attention  to  detail,  and  the  ability  to  multi-task. 
  • Must  be  able  to  communicate  effectively  with  students,  parents,  and  staff. 
  • Ability  to  work  independently. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversees  daily  individual  medical  care  of  students  at  Lions  Learning  Academy. 
  • Manages  daily  medications  required  by  students. 
  • Collaborate  with  special  education  teachers  and  support  staff  to  address  the  health-related  needs  of  students  with  disabilities. 
  • Participate  in  student  meetings  and  provide  input  on  health-related  goals  and  accommodations. 
  • Maintains  a  comforting,  clean,  orderly,  and  nurturing  clinic  for  ill  students. 
  • Monitor  and  assess  the  overall  health  status  of  students,  identifying  trends  or  patterns  that  may  require  intervention. 
  • Conduct  regular  screenings  and  health  checks  as  appropriate. 
  • Communicate  regularly  with  parents  or  guardians  regarding  students'  health  status.
  • Collaborate  with  families  to  gather  information  on  medical  history  and  ensure  a  comprehensive  understanding  of  each  student's  health  needs. 
  • Coordinate  with  healthcare  providers  to  ensure  necessary  medical  services. 
  • Collaborate  with  occupational  therapists,  physical  therapists,  and  other  specialists  to  address  the  unique  health-related  challenges  of  students. 
  • Maintain  accurate  and  confidential  health  records  for  students. 
  • Efficiently  communicates  suspicion  of  neglect  or  abuse  to  the  Principal. 
  • Ensures  all  employees  complete  GCN  modules  annually  based  on  individual  job  classifications  (i.e.,  bloodborne  pathogens,  child  abuse,  sexual  harassment). 
  • Maintains  up-to-date  CPR  certifications  and  training  of  faculty  and  staff. 
  • Effectively  maintains  supply  inventory  for  clinics  on  all  campuses. 
  • Assists  in  promoting  programs  on  health  education  and  immunization. 
  • Maintains  health  equipment  (i.e.,  thermometers,  AED  machines,  etc.). 
  • Maintains  and  manages  all  health  records  of  students  and  staff  and  ensures  that  they  are  up  to  date. 
  • Audits  students’  health  records  annually. 
  • Stay  current  with  local,  state,  and  federal  regulations  related  to  school  health  services  and  special  education. 
  • Maintains  confidentiality  of  individual  student  health  status. 
  • Provides  emergency  aid  to  students  and  school  staff. 
  • Performs  other  related  duties  as  assigned. 
 
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of skills, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, and responsibilities, may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
 
 
Employment at Hebron Christian Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Hebron Christian Academy is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate based on religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Hebron Christian Academy's mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school's statement of faith and the school's declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.

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