School Nurse (High/Middle School/Elementary School) Bibb County - Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Advocate Health • Macon, GA

14d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse provides nursing care at a Bibb County high school, middle school, or elementary school. The role administers medications, provides basic first aid, supports staff CPR training, manages students’ healthcare needs, maintains relationships with parents and school stakeholders, and keeps health records current. Hours vary according to the school schedule, with 190 working days per year and 40 hours per week. The position requires a current RN or LPN license in the state where the teammate practices and graduation from an accredited school of registered professional nursing or LPN. No prior experience is required.

The role involves extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. The nurse must be able to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols and hear and respond to code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress may result from volume, time constraints, and irregular working hours.

Requirements

• Current RN or LPN licensure in the state where the teammate practices.
• Graduate of an accredited school of registered professional nurses or LPN.
• Ability to handle and lift patients and perform manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to code alerts and equipment alarms.

Responsibilities

• Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications.
• Provide basic first aid.
• Provide CPR training for staff.
• Manage healthcare needs such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parents and school stakeholders.
• Document information in Power School and keep medical information up to date.
• Review and update school immunization and health records.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

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