School Nurse Job Description
About Purpose Prep
Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School is an academically challenging, disciplined, and joyful elementary school in Nashville, TN. We were unanimously approved by the Metropolitan Board of Education in 2013. Through rigorous curriculum, high-quality instruction, and positive character development, Purpose Preparatory Academy ensures that all Kindergarten through grade four students achieve the academic skills, knowledge, and ethical foundation to be set on the path to college.
Be the School Nurse at Purpose Prep.
Change the World.
We are relentlessly seeking a School Nurse who believes strongly in our mission and vision and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for scholars, families, and colleagues. The School Nurse is entrusted with serving as a medical resource and health advocate for students and staff. Additionally, the School Nurse is the primary point person responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating school health services.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides assessment, evaluation, management, and referral for medical care of students with acute/chronic health conditions and in emergency situations for injuries.
- Maintains all student health records and medication; conducts immunization audits and reviews medication records to ensure compliance. Provide hearing and vision screenings for students.
- Facilitates education, training, counseling, and guidance to students and staff in the maintenance of good health practices and disease prevention; promotes participation in healthy behaviors.
- Serves as the liaison and facilitator for access to health care resources in the community.
- Provide medical treatment and first aid to students and staff. Develop health plans, consult with physicians and parents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current non-restricted TN Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. BSN or LPN is preferred. 2 years or more in nursing; Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification; Associate or Nursing Diploma with Pediatric experience preferred, BSN a plus. Experience in a pediatric setting is preferred. Also, must be Covid-19 vaccinated.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of evaluation plans and treatment of clients with a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Ability to apply current nursing research and theory to daily practice.
- Skill in patient care and in the use of medical equipment utilized in the area of assignment.
- Ability to plan and effectively communicate by clearly presenting healthcare-related information and responding to questions from both individuals and groups.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive interpersonal relationships with co-workers, patients, patient families, and school administrators.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, occasional walking, minimal lifting in a medical office setting.
Audible Demand: Use of a stethoscope to examine heart, lung, and bowel function. Operation of the phone system, verbal communication with supervisors, co-workers, patients, etc.
Visual Demands: Computer use, operation of the phone system, preparation of reports, reading handwriting, seeing short distances, completing clinical assessments, and identifying abnormal markings.
Color Perception: Use of medical equipment and for clinical assessment of medical conditions.
Environmental Conditions: Work is conducted in a typical indoor work environment with good lighting, noise, and temperature control.
Hazard: Minimal risk of injury or work-related illness due to needle sticks and/or exposure to bodily fluids, infectious disease.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Job Type: Full-time
We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive health benefits.
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