Peach County Schools
School Nurse
Peach County Schools, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030
Position Type:Nurse
Date Posted:11/1/2024
Location:Kay Road Elementary School
Date Available:ASAP
Closing Date:Until Filled
School Nurse
WORK YEAR:
185 Days
REPORTS TO:
Principal, Lead Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
License - R.N. or L.P.N., Medical Assistant or CNA
GOAL:
All nursing actions will be in accordance with the scope of practice of the Georgia Board of Nursing and Peach County Board policy. To provide limited, immediate short term care to students with an injury or illness until parents or designated persons can be notified and assume responsibility for the sick or injured student. Maintain health records and emergency information on students in your school. Under the advisement of the Lead Nurse provide direct nursing care and services in accordance with Health Care Plans and physician's orders of chronically ill students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Make Initial follow up screenings for contagious conditions and maintains records.2. Coordinate screening procedures such as hearing, vision and scoliosis.3. Serve as a health education resource person to staff and students.4. Respond, examine and seek appropriate medical attention when called by school administrators about specific medical problems.5. Serve as school's liaison on health matters with the home, community agencies, and medical personnel.6. Administer medication to students and/or assists students in self-administration of medication as delegated by the school's principal, according to doctor's orders and established procedure. - 2 -7. Assist school personnel with enforcement of medication policy guidelines.8. Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.9. Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities.10. Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.11. Follow federal and state laws as well as Board policies.12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure:Apply Online and please:(1) provide an email address that you check frequently(2) upload official transcripts, cover letter and resume(3) provide email addresses for references in the reference section of the application.
Selection Procedure: Posting will remain open until filled.
The Peach County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.
Date Posted:11/1/2024
Location:Kay Road Elementary School
Date Available:ASAP
Closing Date:Until Filled
School Nurse
WORK YEAR:
185 Days
REPORTS TO:
Principal, Lead Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
License - R.N. or L.P.N., Medical Assistant or CNA
GOAL:
All nursing actions will be in accordance with the scope of practice of the Georgia Board of Nursing and Peach County Board policy. To provide limited, immediate short term care to students with an injury or illness until parents or designated persons can be notified and assume responsibility for the sick or injured student. Maintain health records and emergency information on students in your school. Under the advisement of the Lead Nurse provide direct nursing care and services in accordance with Health Care Plans and physician's orders of chronically ill students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Make Initial follow up screenings for contagious conditions and maintains records.2. Coordinate screening procedures such as hearing, vision and scoliosis.3. Serve as a health education resource person to staff and students.4. Respond, examine and seek appropriate medical attention when called by school administrators about specific medical problems.5. Serve as school's liaison on health matters with the home, community agencies, and medical personnel.6. Administer medication to students and/or assists students in self-administration of medication as delegated by the school's principal, according to doctor's orders and established procedure. - 2 -7. Assist school personnel with enforcement of medication policy guidelines.8. Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.9. Review current developments, literature, and technical source information related to job responsibilities.10. Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.11. Follow federal and state laws as well as Board policies.12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure:Apply Online and please:(1) provide an email address that you check frequently(2) upload official transcripts, cover letter and resume(3) provide email addresses for references in the reference section of the application.
Selection Procedure: Posting will remain open until filled.
The Peach County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.