Clinic Health Nurse - Madison, AL

Job Goal: To assist in providing services to schools that work toward the good health and wellness of students and the improvement of health conditions in general. · Qualifications: · Minimum licensure is the possession of a current Registered Nurse (RN) License. · Current CPR fo ...

Job description

Job Goal: To assist in providing services to schools that work toward the good health and wellness of students and the improvement of health conditions in general.

Qualifications:

• Minimum licensure is the possession of a current Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/ or certification/ licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act. No
• At least three (3) years of previous nursing experience is required. Experience in school nursing, pediatrics, or emergency nursing is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor(s): System Supervising Nurse for the School District & Principal

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5)- Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of current general medical and pediatric nursing practices.
• Skilled in the use of testing and measurements for assessing vision, and other appropriate health screening activities and programs (i.e., Immunization Audits).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and school faculty.
• Ability to use and implement computer technology programs including Microsoft Office and e-mail.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates students who present themselves to the clinic for illness or injury.
• Providing nursing care for students requiring special health procedures.
• Assist teachers of special needs children with specific health needs.
• Enforces the guidelines of the School District's health policies.
• Maintains an inventory of medical supplies, equipment, and medications.
• Authorizes exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases in accordance with ADPH and CDC guidelines.
• Maintaining proper and accurate documentation.
• Contacting principal and System Supervising Nurse regarding crisis situations in the school. This includes child abuse, threatened suicide, and accidents.
• Assisting students with medications according to approved procedures.
• Administering first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Adheres to state and LEA laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assists/ conducts screening programs and school programs. (Spinal Screening, Vision Screening, and Immunization Audit).
• Maintains confidentiality of information as required by school policy
• Creates and follows individualized health care plans for students with chronic diseases
• Communicates with parents/guardians, health care providers, and staff, as appropriate
• Maintains and exhibits a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all personnel.
• Takes leave time in accordance with Board policy and reports all absences according to Board procedures.

• Performs other related and equitable duties as may be assigned.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.

• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 187 days/8hrs. (full year)

Evaluation: Performance evaluation shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). New hires beginning in the school year will only receive credit for full-time school nursing experience.

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