Registered Nurse Spring Break Learning Academy

During Spring Break, ensures that the health needs of identified students are met. May provide extra services for students with Individual Education Plans (IEP). Monitors and evaluates service delivery by the other health care staff. Ensures adequate communication is provided to others participating in the care of the students.

1. During Spring Break, identifies necessary assessments, evaluations, educational planning, the availability of health services and resources to address the needs for the child with special health care needs.
2. Conducts comprehensive health assessments of the child in relation to the school setting.
3. Provides direct health care services to the student with special needs when needed. Provides case management to students with complex health needs. May perform nursing services for students with IEPs.
4. Provides home visits as needed. Provides nursing services on buses as needed.
5. Facilitates the transition of the student with special needs from home to school.
6. Provides nursing services to treat injuries and diseases for all students and staff.
7. Monitors and evaluates service delivery by the other health care staff.
8. Ensures adequate communication is provided to others participating in the care of the students.
9. Consults with LPNs on the Individualized Health care plan as needed.
10. Communicates with physicians, community agencies, school staff and parents/guardians according to guidelines from the District.
11. Knowledge of and strict adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
12. Strictly applies and supports policies and procedures of the District. Strictly adheres to state and federal guidelines.
13. Travels to multiple school locations.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree plus a minimum of two (2) years of directly related clinical experience.

Experience in pediatrics or school nursing services preferred. Current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Tennessee required. Certification in First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator(AED), some ventilator knowledge, and a Tennessee driver's license required. Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

The following special conditions are required: Commitment for the entire period of summer school. May involve missing some district training opportunities.

This position is for SPRING BREAK  ONLY.

• Knowledge of Nursing services in a school setting. Ability to provide personal assistance, medical attention and emotional support to students, staff, parents and guardians.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to assist with human injuries, diseases and deformities. Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of pertinent SCS policies, rules, regulations and/or laws governing special education, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504) and the role of Nurses.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with physicians, other health care providers, staff and parents or guardians.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to medical problems. Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to solve problems.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and parents or guardians. Knowledge and use of principles and processes for providing customer service, personal care and medical services.
• Ability to enter, retrieve, transcribe and understand medical information and terminology in written or electronic health information exchange (eHIE) format. Ability to use SCS software - EASY IEP.
• Ability to keep up-to-date on medical and technological advances and to apply the new knowledge to their medical responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Requires work involving standing or walking for extended periods including crouching, stooping, twisting, pushing, and pulling. Repetitive use of arms, wrists, hands to grasp or squeeze. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis and may be required to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Some dexterity in operating office equipment.  Must be able to use hands and fingers