PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the total health service in the school(s) according to established guidelines throughtout the District in multiple locations as needed.  In this position, the nurse may habitually travel from school to school and work flexible hours.  This is a school-based, transient position. 

 

REPORTS TO:Lead Nurse/ Cluster School Nurse/Director Risk Management

SALARY SCHEDULE: Grade LPN= G-12; ADN= G14; BSN/MSN= G15/16

WORK DAYS: 200

 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level: Graduation from an accredited nursing program at the associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree level

2. Experience, Skill, and Certification: 

• Valid Georgia nursing license
• CPR, and First Aid Certification required
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Five or more years of experience in school or public health
• Comprehensive knowledge of student health programs and issues
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

         Preferred:

•  Pediatric experience
•  Experience in providing health instruction 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

 

1. Coordinates activity with Lead Nurse for assignments based on workforce needs.
2. Promotes communicable disease control through exclusion/readmission authorization of students having a contagious disease or condition.
3. Works with parents, care providers, & community resources to meet students' health needs.
4. Reviews and assesses student immunization records for required vaccinations. 
5. Assumes responsibility for personal continuing education and professional development.
6. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness & safety of the school.

 

          Additional duties and responsibilities for RN's

7. Conducts Medicaid billing for eligible students.
8. Mentors nursing students in accordane with District approved standards. 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” This position is “essential personnel, critical staff” when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations, this position may be required to work during identified periods or an emergency as defined by Policy Regulation GBRB-R. Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade LPN= G-12; ADN= G14; BSN/MSN= G15/1616 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources.  The work calendar will be the 200 days classified calendar. This position is non-exempt. 

                                                                        

                                                                                                

NEW 08/22

 

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

 

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information. 

 

[X]OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

 

[X]CLASSROOM  Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related education enviornment.  There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.  There are ocassions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies.  Reding, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements.  There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint or a student. 

 

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

     (Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[x] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds etc.

[  ]  Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[  ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other airborne matter.

[  ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.

[X ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[X] Other: Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the job.

[ X ] Other:  Exposure to communicable diseases.  May be exposed to infectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solvents. Must be able to lift and transport students as necessary with assistance.