Summary Provides 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 Duties
Assists the cluster schools in understanding and managing health issues for students
Consults with school staff, clinic assistants, parents, and students regarding students with health issues
Serves 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 appropriate
Acts as a liaison between cluster schools, health department, physicians, and other health agencies to coordinate care for students
Trains school staff, as appropriate, to perform required procedures; Provides staff development training on health-related subjects
Provides emergency crisis nursing care for ill or injured
Provides health counseling to students, parents, and staff
Assists schools with immunization requirements and health screenings for students
Works in concert with the cluster nurses to meet the health care needs of all students
Recommends provisions for a healthy and safe school environment
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education Bachelor’s DegreeCertification/Licensure Current Georgia RN license, CPR, and First Aid Certification requiredExperience Qualifications Minimum 5 years of successful nursing experience with at least 1 year working with a pediatric population requiredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of student health programs and issues
Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
Normal office and school environment
May be exposed to infectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solvents
Physical Demands
Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment
