SCHOOL NURSE - Itinerant

Lee County Schools • Opelika, AL

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse - Itinerant position is responsible for providing necessary health services to students to maintain good health within the school system. This role involves reporting to school health offices or field trips as directed, conducting various health services, and maintaining student health records. The nurse will also advise on health matters, assist in developing health programs, and manage stocking of first aid kits.

Requirements

• Must comply with all employment criteria legally established by the Lee County Board of Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• A Valid Alabama Licensed RN is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with principals, teachers and students.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of the assigned task.
• Valid Alabama driver license, reliable transportation, and evidence of insurance.
• Ability to lift a minimum of sixty pounds.
• Background Check Required: (HB402 ACT 99-361 Alabama Legislature) 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.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years experience working as a nurse is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Report to school health office or fieldtrip as directed by lead nurse according to the needs of the District.
• Conduct school health service, including physical examinations, immunizations, and tests for hearing and vision.
• Assume responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Report to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Participate with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program.
• Advise on modifications of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Lead Nurse.
• Recommend exclusion and readmission of students in compliance with Board policy on infectious and contagious diseases.
• Advise teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.
• Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.
• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
• Participate in in-service training program.
• Be available to monitor students with physical disabilities that may have medical needs.
• Responsible for stocking first aid kits at schools.
• Other duties deemed necessary by the Lead Nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level