School Nurse- Pre-School Float Nurse

Classified - Position - Other, please specify
Job Number 4600293282
Start Date
Open Date 02/06/2024
Closing Date
Minimum Training and Qualifications:
Registered Nurse with a BSN or Master's degree preferred
Active Tennessee Nursing License
At least three (3) years successful clinical experience, school nursing experienced preferred
Proficient in computers to include FileMaker Pro, database, spreadsheet, and word processing and applications
Ability to communicate effectively by oral and written means
Strong group processing and presentation skills
Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels
Knowledge of basic health/medical office procedures and equipment
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Job Responsibilities:
Identifies the health care needs of specific student populations and the availability of health services/resources to address those needs
Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of the services and health care plans
Collaborates with a variety of school system and professional disciplines to enhance the educational process and the promote an optimal level of wellness for students, families and staff
Coordinates and participates in the establishment, review and implementation of school health/services policies and procedures
Assures that such policies and related procedures adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and ethical standards of nursing practice
Plans, assesses, and evaluates the health services component of the coordinated school health program
Develops and coordinates quality improvement activities for the school health services component of the school health program
Documents school health services and activities appropriately
Collects and analyzes data for required reports on school health services
Provision of case management to students with complex health needs
Collaborates with other student services personnel to prevent health problems from becoming reasons for barriers to academic achievement
Supports the development and on-going functioning of the School Health Advisory Committee
Assists in the preparation of related materials for the department
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Student Services or Supervisor of Special Education/Accountability
The School Nurse maintains a forty-hour (40) workweek and any additional hours as required to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to provisions of the Human Resources Department.
Reports To Lead Nurse and Chief of Student Services
Interim Position N
Salary Range: From/To
Starting at $28.75/hr
Health & Safety CPR, First Aid
Additional Job Information
Job is eligible for a sign-on bonus