School Based Nurse
About The Position
Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC), a Federally Qualified Health Center providing health and social services across Kentucky, is seeking a compassionate and skilled LPN or RN for Warren Co. Healthy Kids Clinic. The School-Based Nurse provides direct nursing care, promotes student wellness, and supports health needs throughout the school community. The role works with students, families, school staff, and community partners to coordinate student health services. This is a full-time, in-person, clinic-based position, five days per week, at Bristow Elementary HKC in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Work schedules are set by CFMC and may be adjusted according to operational needs.
Requirements
- Active LPN or RN license.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with health agencies, professionals, and children.
- Willingness to provide services outlined in the Kentucky Department of Education Health Services Reference Guide.
- Current CPR certification.
- Maintain required continuing education courses.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing school health services that promote wellness and disease prevention through early detection of health problems that interfere with learning.
- Participate in implementing School Health Policies and Procedures.
- Help identify pupils with physical, emotional, or mental health needs and, following protocols, refer them to appropriate staff or agencies.
- Report school medical matters to the School Health Coordinator, parents, school staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies.
- Serve as a resource for school personnel, pupils, parents, physicians, and organizations.
- Assist with initial assessments, interventions, and evaluations of students or staff with illness or injury, and maintain appropriate medical treatment until authorized medical orders are obtained.
- Support programs for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, including appropriate placement and specialized health procedures, and provide support to their parents and teachers.
- Perform quality-control evaluations of laboratory equipment and supplies used in schools.
- Conduct special education vision screenings within 10 days of receipt.
- Document all visits in Infinite Campus or IMS.
- Assist with prevention and control of communicable diseases.
- Help maintain a first aid station in each school.
- Conduct routine screenings according to school board policy and state mandates.
- Manage student exclusion and readmission for infectious and contagious diseases as outlined in board policy.
- Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary conditions in schools.
- Attend health services and curriculum committee meetings and conferences when appropriate.
- Help families make appropriate social agency contacts when necessary.
- Work with community health agencies to implement health services.
- Follow district policy when investigating physical or sexual abuse and neglect.
- Protect confidentiality of student health matters and records in accordance with district policy.
- Review medication logbooks to ensure compliance with district policies at assigned schools.
- Assist with collecting data on accident reports, student injuries, and medication errors for quality assurance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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