School Nurse at River Country Cooperative

Dacula, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nursing, CPR Certification, AED Training, Student Health Assessment, Medication Management, Special Education Support, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Microsoft Office Suite, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Independent Work

Industry

Description

Title: School Nurse Classification: Exempt Reports to: Principal of Lions Learning Academy Overview This is a full-time, ten (10) month position. This position is responsible for coordinating and assessing all health issues relevant to Lions Learning Academy including that the school is in full compliance with Georgia State laws. The Professional School Nurse will be the primary contact for all health-related issues. The Professional School Nurse is expected to assist Hebron Christian Academy in achieving its mission. A commitment to excellence and unparalleled customer service is needed and is the expectation of all Hebron employees. Supervisory Responsibilities: * None Qualifications * Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia Certification in CPR, including AED training Spiritual and Personal Expectations * Acknowledges Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. * Commits to faithful active service in a local Christian church and personal prayer and Bible study. * Commits to model spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth personally and professionally. * Maintains a Christian lifestyle that reflects the biblical perspective of integrity and appropriate personal and family relationships, personal conduct, and moral behavior. * A love for students and education. * Commits to our foundational statements and governing principles. * Commits to our employee code of conduct. Skills * A love for students and special education. * Knowledge of best practices for students with disabilities. * Ability to work collegially and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality. * Strong customer service orientation demonstrating excellence in providing and modeling quality customer service. * The ability to work as part of a team. * High level of energy and a good sense of humor with the capacity for extraordinary time and effort demands. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Capacity to initiate and nurture relationships with school families. * Interpersonal skills and sound judgment. * Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. * Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. * Ability to work independently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Oversees daily individual medical care of students at Lions Learning Academy. * Manages daily medications required by students. * Collaborate with special education teachers and support staff to address the health-related needs of students with disabilities. * Participate in student meetings and provide input on health-related goals and accommodations. * Maintains a comforting, clean, orderly, and nurturing clinic for ill students. * Monitor and assess the overall health status of students, identifying trends or patterns that may require intervention. * Conduct regular screenings and health checks as appropriate. * Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding students' health status. * Collaborate with families to gather information on medical history and ensure a comprehensive understanding of each student's health needs. * Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure necessary medical services. * Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other specialists to address the unique health-related challenges of students. * Maintain accurate and confidential health records for students. * Efficiently communicates suspicion of neglect or abuse to the Principal. * Ensures all employees complete GCN modules annually based on individual job classifications (i.e., bloodborne pathogens, child abuse, sexual harassment). * Maintains up-to-date CPR certifications and training of faculty and staff. * Effectively maintains supply inventory for clinics on all campuses. * Assists in promoting programs on health education and immunization. * Maintains health equipment (i.e., thermometers, AED machines, etc.). * Maintains and manages all health records of students and staff and ensures that they are up to date. * Audits students’ health records annually. * Stay current with local, state, and federal regulations related to school health services and special education. * Maintains confidentiality of individual student health status. * Provides emergency aid to students and school staff. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of skills, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, and responsibilities, may change at any time with or without notice. Physical Requirements * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Employment at Hebron Christian Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Hebron Christian Academy is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate based on religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Hebron Christian Academy's mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school's statement of faith and the school's declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.

Responsibilities

The School Nurse coordinates and assesses all health issues for students at Lions Learning Academy, ensuring compliance with Georgia State laws. Responsibilities include managing daily medications, maintaining health records, and collaborating with special education staff to support students with disabilities.