School Nurse - RN and LPN

*typical duties and responsibilities*

• Provides evaluation, management, and referral for medical care of students with acute/chronic health conditions and in emergency situations for injuries.
• Maintains all student health records; conducts immunization audits and reviews medication records to ensure compliance. Provide hearing and vision screenings for students.
• Facilitates education, training, counseling, and guidance to students and staff in the maintenance of good health practices and disease prevention; promotes participation in healthy behaviors.
• Serves as the liaison and facilitator for access to health care resources in the community.
• Coordinates first aid and CPR compliance training for staff members in assigned schools.
• Provide medical treatment and first aid to students and staff. Develop health plans, consult with physicians and parents.
• Works under the supervision of lead RN

*minimum qualifications*

Current non-restricted TN Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required. 2 years or more in nursing; Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification; Nursing Diploma with Pediatric experience. Experience in a pediatric setting is preferred.

*knowledge, skills, and abilities*

• Knowledge of evaluation plans and treatment of clients with a variety of illnesses and injuries.
• Ability to apply current nursing research and theory to daily practice.
• Skill in patient care and in the use of medical equipment utilized in the area of assignment.
• Ability to plan and effectively communicate by clearly presenting healthcare-related information and responding to questions from both individuals and groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive interpersonal relationships with co-workers, patients, patient families, and school administrators.

*physical & environmental demands*

Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, occasional walking, minimal lifting in a medical office setting.

Audible Demand: Use of stethoscope to examine heart, lung, and bowel function. Operation of the phone system, verbal communication with supervisors, co-workers, patients, etc.

Visual Demands: Computer use, operation of the phone system, preparation of reports, reading handwriting, seeing short distances, completing clinical assessments, and identifying abnormal markings.

Color Perception: Use of medical equipment and for clinical assessment of medical conditions.

Environmental Conditions: Work is conducted in a typical indoor work environment with good lighting, noise, and temperature control.

Hazard: Minimal risk of injury or work-related illness due to needle sticks and/or exposure to bodily fluids, infectious disease.

_Reasonable accommodations will be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations._

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• School

Work Location: In person