Bullitt County Schools
School Nurse (RN) - District Wide
Bullitt County Schools, Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States, 40165
This position is for the 2024-2025 school year.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; delegate and monitor of health care services; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide as needed.Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required; provide delegation of health services.Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.Provide direct student care as needed.Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.Assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.Perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE OF:
First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.Oral and written communication skills.Record-keeping techniques.Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Health and safety regulations.Communicable diseases.Ability to:
Administer first aid according to established procedures.Conduct variety of health screenings.Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.Make referrals and perform follow-up.Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.Understand and follow written prescriptions.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.Complete work with many interruptions.Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.Observe health and safety regulations.Train others.Follow district policy and procedures.The position is
8
hours per day
with 170 student instructional days, 4 paid holidays, 5 extended days and 7 Bullitt/planning days for a total of
186 days per year.
Contracted days will be adjusted depending upon start date. (Considered full time with benefits - see below)
Must have any combination equivalent to: graduation as Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure in good standing.
New employees to the district may bring in up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience. (NOTE: It will be the responsibility of the applicant hired to submit the BCPS verification of experience form to their prior employer to complete and return to HR.)
Step 0: 2 yr degree nurse $29.94 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $31.78 per hour
Step 10: 2 yr degree nurse $32.89 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $ 39.71 per hour
Although Classified positions are paid on an hourly rate, salary is set up on a year-long contract and divided by the number of remaining paychecks. This position is considered a
ten
month
employee on the pay schedule. 4 paychecks will be paid at the end of June.
Please see payroll schedule at link below for pay dates.
BCPS pay schedule
formula to calculate salary
hours per day x hourly rate = daily rate
daily rate x contracted days = salary
salary / # of pays left = gross biweekly pay
Benefits
$20,000 life insurance policy - paid for by the State of Kentucky
$30,000 life insurance policy - paid for by Bullitt County Public Schools
Health Insurance (employee monthly premium based on plan selected)
or Waiver HRA or Waiver HRA limited purpose
Sick Leave and Personal Leave and Emergency Leave (prorated depending upon start date)
Personal Leave not used in school year rolls over to sick leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority - retirement membership
Optional Dental and Vision
Optional - Sick Leave Bank Member
Optional - Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3) dose immunization series
Optional insurance/benefits through American Fidelity
We would love for you to join Bullitt County Public Schools and be a part in helping us in Moving Forward!
BASIC FUNCTION:
Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; delegate and monitor of health care services; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide as needed.Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required; provide delegation of health services.Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.Provide direct student care as needed.Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.Assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.Perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE OF:
First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.Oral and written communication skills.Record-keeping techniques.Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.Health and safety regulations.Communicable diseases.Ability to:
Administer first aid according to established procedures.Conduct variety of health screenings.Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.Make referrals and perform follow-up.Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.Understand and follow written prescriptions.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.Complete work with many interruptions.Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.Observe health and safety regulations.Train others.Follow district policy and procedures.The position is
8
hours per day
with 170 student instructional days, 4 paid holidays, 5 extended days and 7 Bullitt/planning days for a total of
186 days per year.
Contracted days will be adjusted depending upon start date. (Considered full time with benefits - see below)
Must have any combination equivalent to: graduation as Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure in good standing.
New employees to the district may bring in up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience. (NOTE: It will be the responsibility of the applicant hired to submit the BCPS verification of experience form to their prior employer to complete and return to HR.)
Step 0: 2 yr degree nurse $29.94 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $31.78 per hour
Step 10: 2 yr degree nurse $32.89 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $ 39.71 per hour
Although Classified positions are paid on an hourly rate, salary is set up on a year-long contract and divided by the number of remaining paychecks. This position is considered a
ten
month
employee on the pay schedule. 4 paychecks will be paid at the end of June.
Please see payroll schedule at link below for pay dates.
BCPS pay schedule
formula to calculate salary
hours per day x hourly rate = daily rate
daily rate x contracted days = salary
salary / # of pays left = gross biweekly pay
Benefits
$20,000 life insurance policy - paid for by the State of Kentucky
$30,000 life insurance policy - paid for by Bullitt County Public Schools
Health Insurance (employee monthly premium based on plan selected)
or Waiver HRA or Waiver HRA limited purpose
Sick Leave and Personal Leave and Emergency Leave (prorated depending upon start date)
Personal Leave not used in school year rolls over to sick leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority - retirement membership
Optional Dental and Vision
Optional - Sick Leave Bank Member
Optional - Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3) dose immunization series
Optional insurance/benefits through American Fidelity
We would love for you to join Bullitt County Public Schools and be a part in helping us in Moving Forward!