Cluster School Nurse

SummaryProvides leadership and support to ensure that all school nurses, clinic assistants, and other personnel are appropriately trained to provide optimum health services for all students; Provides health services to all studentsEssential DutiesAssists the cluster schools in understanding and managing health issues for studentsConsults with school staff, clinic assistants, parents, and students regarding students with health issuesServes as a consultant to local school clinic assistants and clinic assistant substitutes; Ensures clinic workers are appropriately trained and follow approved clinic protocol including the supervision of medication for students as appropriateActs as a liaison between cluster schools, health department, physicians, and other health agencies to coordinate care for studentsTrains school staff, as appropriate, to perform required procedures; Provides staff development training on health-related subjectsProvides emergency crisis nursing care for ill or injuredProvides health counseling to students, parents, and staffAssists schools with immunization requirements and health screenings for studentsWorks in concert with the cluster nurses to meet the health care needs of all studentsRecommends provisions for a healthy and safe school environmentPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administratorRequired EducationBachelor's DegreeCertification/LicensureCurrent Georgia RN license, CPR, and First Aid Certification requiredExperience QualificationsMinimum 5 years of successful nursing experience with at least 1 year working with a pediatric population requiredKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of student health programs and issuesMust be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilitiesAbility to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issuesMust be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groupsof peopleExcellent communication skills both written and verbalWorking ConditionsNormal office and school environmentMay be exposed to infectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solventsPhysical DemandsRoutine physical activity associated with normal office and school environmentPosting ID: 32434