Clinic Health Nurse - SYSTEMWIDE

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

To assist in providing services to schools that work toward the good health and wellness of students and the improvement of health conditions in general. This position is responsible for evaluating students who present with illness or injury, providing nursing care for students requiring special health procedures, and assisting teachers of special needs children with specific health needs. The role involves enforcing health policies, maintaining medical supplies, authorizing exclusion/re-admission for infectious diseases, maintaining documentation, and communicating with relevant parties during crisis situations. The nurse will also assist students with medications, administer first aid, adhere to state and LEA laws, and assist with screening programs. Confidentiality, creation of individualized health care plans, and maintaining professional standards are key aspects of this role. The position is subject to the Students First Act of 2011 and may be filled by internal transfer. New hires starting after September 30th may not earn credit toward tenure in their initial year. The expected employment is 187 days/8 hours per day (full year).

Requirements

Minimum licensure is the possession of a current Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Current CPR for Healthcare Providers
Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act. No. 2002-457.
At least three (3) years of previous nursing experience is required.
Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of current general medical and pediatric nursing practices.
Skilled in the use of testing and measurements for assessing vision, and other appropriate health screening activities and programs (i.e., Immunization Audits).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and school faculty.
Ability to use and implement computer technology programs including Microsoft Office and e-mail.
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.
Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Nice To Haves

Experience in school nursing, pediatrics, or emergency nursing is preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Evaluates students who present themselves to the clinic for illness or injury.
Providing nursing care for students requiring special health procedures.
Assist teachers of special needs children with specific health needs.
Enforces the guidelines of the School District’s health policies.
Maintains an inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and medications.
Authorizes exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases in accordance with ADPH and CDC guidelines.
Maintaining proper and accurate documentation.
Contacting principal and System Supervising Nurse regarding crisis situations in the school. This includes child abuse, threatened suicide, and accidents.
Assisting students with medications according to approved procedures.
Administering first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
Adheres to state and LEA laws, policies, and procedures.
Assists/ conducts screening programs and school programs. (Spinal Screening, Vision Screening, and Immunization Audit).
Maintains confidentiality of information as required by school policy
Creates and follows individualized health care plans for students with chronic diseases
Communicates with parents/guardians, health care providers, and staff, as appropriate
Maintains and exhibits a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences according to Board procedures.
Performs other related and equitable duties as may be assigned.