Lead Nurse

LEAD NURSE

DEPARTMENT: Student Wellness and Support

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

SALARY: Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Wellness and Support

JOB CODE: 309

POSITION SUMMARY:


This position serves as the point of contact for all of the school nurses, ensuring that the school nurses have the tools and resources to do their job at their respective schools to the necessary standards. Additionally, this position will serve as the nurse for the Williams James Educational Complex building.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree from regionally accredited college in a nursing field. (BSN required).
• At least five years of successful nursing experience.
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse License.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.

• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.

• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• School nursing experience.
• Current certification in American Heart Association Heartsaver Instructor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists principals in interviewing and hiring school nurses and recruits/retains substitute nurses.
• Serves as a resource for all school nurses on-site training and assistance.
• Conducts professional health service meetings.
• Provides information for staff development and community resources.
• Attends community meetings and seminars as beneficial to health services and serves as liaison to the local Public Health Department.
• Participates in departmental meetings and professional learning.
• Serves as the on-call nurse for students and staff in the William James Educational Complex.
• Conducts hearing/vision screenings for preschool students as requested.
• Participates in the HHB and Student Support Team process as requested.
• Conducts CPR/AED/First Aid certification classes for bus drivers and school staff as needed.
• Coordinates Audio van schedule.
• Obtains copies of licensure and CPR certification for all school nurses.
• Provides school nurses with education/training updates for standard precautions and health promotion for staff and students.
• Reviews and follows up on Medicaid billing statements from third party billing agent.
• Performs other duties as requested.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated light work.
• Interaction with Others: Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration. Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration: Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions. Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances: Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented. Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process. Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment: Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system. Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability: Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work. Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance. Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures. Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.