PRN School Nurse LPN
Rome, Georgia
Posted Sep 8
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- GA nursing median $45/hr
GA nursing postings that state pay run $32/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $50/hr, across 574 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Major
Responsibilities
Provide direct care to those ill or injured
Screening and referral if needed for health care conditions
Medication administration, chronic illness management
Assist in promoting healthy, safe environment
Act as liaison between school, family and physician.
Audit immunization records and student health forms
Document in the EMR per school system
Educate Staff on student on health related issues and treatments as needed
Complete online continuing education and attend meetings as requested.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
Valid, active license in the state of Georgia
BLS certification
Education Required
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
Experience Required
None required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
NA
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects that weigh at least 5 pounds frequently.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Sourced from Advocate Aurora Health’s careers page.
Place
- City
- Rome, Georgia
- Median rent
- $1,032/mo
- Local household income
- $54,435/yr
- Metro price level
- 10% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Rome area index 90.2, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled where the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers form the Coosa, Rome blends Southern charm with a historic downtown. For RNs seeking a slower pace, the city's scenic riverwalk and nearby Seven Hills offer a peaceful, community-focused lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
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Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
