School Nurse - LPN-LHE

School Nurse

184 Day Position- Pay is pro-rated after the start of the school year.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Current Georgia License)
• Valid American Red Cross Adult and Child CPR, First Aid and AED Cards
• Three years experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Prompt and regular attendance
• Provides care of students and faculty using the American Red Cross First Aid Guidelines and the Liberty County School System Health Resource Manual
• Assists with wellness and safety programs
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of the internet, email and other computer applications
• Maintains stock and inventory for school clinic
• Monitors permanent records for current immunization records and EEDS
• Assists the classroom teachers on health related issues
• Maintains current American Red Cross certification in CPR, First Aid, AED, and HIV/AIDS
• Provides assistance to the chronically ill child as needed and deemed appropriate by the Principal and/or County level Supervisor
• Provides school in-services as needed on HIV/AIDS
• Maintains daily electronic documentation of student visits and sick log of faculty/staff visits
• Dispenses approved medications
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent of Schools
• Conducts testing as requested for vision, hearing, dental and nutrition screenings
• Maintains records and logs of testing and provide referral/follow up services
• Maintains current immunization records on students
• Completes monthly reports and records as requested
• Conducts parent conferences and makes phone calls as needed