SGMS - Nurse - School Level

Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Education: Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing (Diploma or Certificate) Program or Degree in Nursing (Associate or Bachelor's Degree) required
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Satisfactory background check and valid Tennessee Driver's License
• Experience: Minimum 1?2 years of clinical experience in pediatric, emergency, or public health backgrounds preferred but not required

Reports To: Director of Schools, System Lead Nurse, and Principal

Supervises: N/A

Job Goals:

Promoting student success by providing healthcare through assessment, intervention, and follow-up. This role serves as a clinician, leader, educator, and advocate for the health and safety of the PreK-12 student population, ensuring a healthy school environment that maximizes academic achievement.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Registered Nurse (RN): Serves as the independent healthcare leader on campus. The RN is responsible for initial health assessments, clinical decision-making, assisting with the development of individualized health plans (IHP's), and promoting overall school health compliance, as well as performing essential functions of LPN.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Serves as a supportive clinical practitioner. The LPN provides direct student care, administers daily medications, and executes delegated nursing tasks under the direct supervision of the system-wide RN.

• Clinical Care:Providing and documenting direct nursing services, basic first aid, and emergency care for acute illnesses or injuries to students and staff.
• Chronic Health Management:Assist with implementation of Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Plans, and 504 Plans for students with chronic conditions such as, but not limited to, asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures.Coordinates the necessary parent authorization/release of information, physician order, and other medical documentation needed for delivery of health services.
• Screenings:Assist with and document mandatory health screenings (vision and hearing) and coordinate referrals for follow-up care as needed.
• Medication Administration:Safely assist in administration of prescribed and over the counter medications and performing treatments according to Tennessee state regulations and board policies.
• Documentation & Record Keeping:Maintain accurate, up-to-date health records, verify immunization compliance, and daily health visit data.
• Communication and Collaboration:Collaborate with parents, school staff, and physicians regarding student health matters and coordinate appropriate care.RN's may participate in IEP and 504 meetings to provide summaries of a student's functional level and health needs.
• Health Education:Educate students and staff on topics such as basic hygiene, nutrition, safety, disease prevention, and emergency procedures.
• In person job attendance

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

• Must be able to move quickly in emergencies and lift at least 25 pounds.
• Frequent standing, kneeling, and stooping to care for students of all ages
• Carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical

Terms of Employment:

This is a full time, 9-month position. Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.

Evaluation Procedures:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Sick and Personal Leave:

School Level LPNs and RNs accrue the following: one sick day monthly during school year and one personal day per school year

Worked Days per Year: 200