School Licensed Practical Nurse

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties under the guidance of the Practice Administrator and supervised by the Program Coordinator and Registered Nurses. Provides direct, defined health care services to students within the public school system, which includes administering medications, specific treatments within the framework of the established standards/plans of care and contributes to the assessment of the health and status of the student. Works within a collaborative partnership with healthcare providers, Central Georgia Healthcare System, and school administration.

Requirements

• Current valid Georgia Nursing license, CPR.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to perform with a high degree of accuracy to reduce errors in judgment concerning utilization of resources and students.
• Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action required within general framework of professional responsibilities.
• Must exhibit a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work irregular schedules dependent on the needs of students/community.
• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
• Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation.
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.
• Works in hospital and clinical environments.
• May work in extreme heat with hot materials.
• Must be able to utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure to infectious or communicable diseases.
• Employee must be aware of and fully support the system's policy in Operation Excellence (Policy 10-602) as well as his/her department's commitment to Operation Excellence.
• This position will involve performing procedures or other job-related tasks that has an inherent potential of contact with blood, body fluids, or other infectious materials as defined by OSHA to an individual's skin or mucous membranes will occur. The procedures or tasks could also result in spills or splashing on an individual's skin or mucous membranes. I understand that I must have a clear understanding of the proper use of protective attire and where this attire is maintained for use before performing any duties. I will discuss this with my supervisor and review a detailed list of these tasks found in my department's Policy and Procedure Manual.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing from a recognized Vocational Technical School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Minimum of one year of practical nursing experience with strong preference for pediatric experience.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Approaches problems using a methodical approach and analysis information to make well thought-out decisions.
• Demonstrates awareness and compliance with Fire Safety, General Safety, Hazardous Materials and Wastes, Emergency Management, Medical Equipment, Security and Systems.
• Demonstrates awareness, practices and promotes patient safety for both clinical and non-clinical employees.
• Embraces, practices and promotes the principles of OE by offering assistance and meeting the needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Takes initiative, is flexible to change, follows through on commitments, and assumes ownership for successfully completing job responsibilities, maintaining his/her competency, and continuing to develop personally and professionally.
• Contributes to positive outcomes for the department, strives for excellence, helps to achieve departmental goals, and practices and contributes to the organization's vision, mission and values.
• Demonstrates understanding and abides by corporate compliance policy #30-202 and assures compliance with federal and state regulations and accrediting agency standards.
• Is familiar with and complies with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, including those in the Personnel Handbook, CGHS/ MCCG policies and departmental policies and procedures, and others as applicable to the position.
• Identifies opportunities for improving services, processes, or outcomes and participates in defining and implementing solutions.
• Adheres to the CGHS Time and Attendance policy #40-100.
• Respects different cultural and religious beliefs, creates an inclusive welcoming environment, and recognizes the importance of individual and cultural diversity in developing effective teams/ workgroups and providing good patient care.
• Complies with Corporate Standards of Conduct (policy #40-303) for clinical areas, assuring support of the Patient Bill of Rights, and, if applicable, the code of ethical standards for their profession.
• Works with and is supervised by a Registered Nurse, to provide direct student care according to established standards/plan of care/guidelines.
• Utilizes appropriate assessment techniques for the student's condition, and documents all nursing processes per standards in chart.
• Recognizes need for and facilitates referrals to healthcare provider for further treatment.
• Administers medications and performs treatments according to the established standards/plan of care.
• Performs point of care testing/quality controls.
• Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology/approved abbreviations in the medical record.
• Maintains clinical environment/supplies/equipment conducive to safe healthcare in the school setting.
• Complies with ACCREDITATION BODY standards.
• Recognizes/responds to emergency in school setting.
• Utilizes Georgia Registry of Immunization Tracking program. (GRITS)
• Participates in orientation of clinical nurses.
• Provides/documents student (patient) education in manner which indicates barriers to learning, cultural sensitivity for student/caregivers comprehension.
• Participates in health educational programs to students/staff.
• Actively seeks/provides ongoing discussion/feedback related to student healthcare with SHH/School staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication/problem solving skills to include active listening, tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness that conveys mutual respect/understanding.
• Communicates effectively via email/ keep current with electronic information specific to job/CGHS.
• Consult with Program Coordinator or Registered Nurses regarding clinical issues/situations.
• Responds to beeper pages in timely manner. (5-10 minutes)
• Performs annual self-evaluation to include goals/objectives.
• Participates in school/community based meetings/committees as appropriate to school health/pediatrics.
• Participates in at least 75% of Department staff meetings.
• Ability to apply self reflection using supervisory/co-worker feedback in order to develop professionally.
• Changes beeper status to appropriate coverage when taking PAL/EIB.
• Attends/participates in continuing Education programs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree