The posting
GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL NURSE
Position Description
The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities
WORK LOCATION:
School Based
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Principal and Lead Nurse
WORK CALENDAR:
183 – 7 Hour Days(30 Minutes Lunch)
SALARY SCHEDULE
APPROVED (Board):
PAY GRADE:
REVISED:
April 2020
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Principal and the Lead Nurse
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
NO. DUTIES
- Oversees activities of the school clinic.
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Administer first aid to student and staff, within the scope of nursing practice, as needed for injuries and illness. Upon nursing assessment, school nurse will determine if the emergency services are to be called. Make referrals as needed.
- Evaluate students with illnesses/health conditions to determine if they can stay at school or need to leave school, and communicates with the parent when necessary.
- Monitor,coordinate,administer, and document daily scheduled medication in accordance with the medication procedures at school.
- Work with parents,local physicians and staff in meeting the individual medical needs of students.
- Provide or assist in medical care for those students with chronic health conditions during school hours. Obtain necessary information from parents and physicians to implement plan of care for these students during the school day.
- Report health needs and concerns to school administration and promote good health practices within the entire school.
- Provide in-services to staff for special procedures/health related concerns.
- Assist School Staff with immunization records, and other required stated mandated health forms/screenings.
- Perform vision and hearing screenings (training provided).
- Maintains clinic supply inventory. Submit clinic orders for supplies to the Health Services Coordinator at least twice a year (May and December).
- Maintain monthly checks of school Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
- Reports to and works closely with the Health Services Coordinator providing necessary information regarding the health and wellbeing of students and staff. Reports to school principal as well.
- Maintain confidentially
- Work well with administration, teachers and staff, and possess effective communication skills-written and verbal. Must be able to use computer technology.
- Maintain communication with professional organizations to related field.
- Promotes wellness and disease prevention.
- Serve as a medical education resource for students,staff,and parents.
- Follows guidelines and school policies of Gainesville City Schools Systems, and adheres to scope of practice under Georgia Nurse Practice Act. Performs other clinic duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- LPN OR RN
- Basic Literacy Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Routine physical activities associated with typical office setting. Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities. Vision, hearing and verbal communications are essential functions of this position.
REQUIRED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to attend all required meetings as approved by the supervisor. The incumbent will adhere to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s Code of Ethics for Educators, all Gainesville City Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, school system procedures, and all other applicable professional performance criteria. Maintenance of criminal history check is required for all employees.
