School Nurse Jobs in Georgia

Department:

38850 Navicent Health Medical Center - School Nursing Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday, 7a-3p

Pay Range:

$22.90 - $34.35

Job Title:

School LPN

Job Grade:

20

Job Code:

JB58

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Department Name:

School Nurse Program

Company Number:

200

Department Number:

51350

Reports To (Title):

Practice Administrator and Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

Performs duties under the guidance of the Practice Administrator and supervised by the Program Coordinator and Registered Nurses. Provides direct, defined health care services to students within the public school system, which includes administering medications, specific treatments within the framework of the established standards/plans of care and contributes to the assessment of the health and status of the student. Works within a collaborative partnership with healthcare providers, Central Georgia Healthcare System, and school administration.

Problem solving and decision-making:

Approaches problems using a methodical approach and analysis information to make well thought-out decisions.

Anchors

Environment of Care consciousness:

Demonstrates awareness and compliance with Fire Safety, General Safety, Hazardous Materials and Wastes, Emergency Management, Medical Equipment, Security and Utility Systems.

Patient Safety consciousness:

Demonstrates awareness, practices and promotes patient safety for both clinical and non-clinical employees.

Operation Excellence (OE)/ teamwork:

Embraces, practices and promotes the principles of OE by offering assistance and meeting the needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Personal responsibility/ reliability/ dependability:

Takes initiative, is flexible to change, follows through on commitments, and assumes ownership for successfully completing job responsibilities, maintaining his/her competency, and continuing to develop personally and professionally.

Contribution to achieving goals/ positive outcomes:

Contributes to positive outcomes for the department, strives for excellence, helps to achieve departmental goals, and practices and contributes to the organization's vision, mission and values.

Corporate/ regulatory compliance:

Demonstrates understanding and abides by corporate compliance policy #30-202 and assures compliance with federal and state regulations and accrediting agency standards.

Policies and procedures:

Is familiar with and complies with departmental and organizational policies and procedures, including those in the Personnel Handbook, CGHS/ MCCG policies and departmental policies and procedures, and others as applicable to the position.

Performance/ quality improvement:

Identifies opportunities for improving services, processes, or outcomes and participates in defining and implementing solutions.

Time and attendance policy:

Adheres to the CGHS Time and Attendance policy #40-100.

Diversity:

Respects different cultural and religious beliefs, creates an inclusive welcoming environment, and recognizes the importance of individual and cultural diversity in developing effective teams/ workgroups and providing good patient care.

Ethics:

Complies with Corporate Standards of Conduct (policy #40-303) for clinical areas, assuring support of the Patient Bill of Rights, and, if applicable, the code of ethical standards for their profession.

Job Criteria – Position Specific Key Procedures/Equipment/Processes

Measurement

Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice:

• Works with and is supervised by a Registered Nurse, to provide direct student care according to established standards/plan of care/guidelines.
• Utilizes appropriate assessment techniques for the student's condition, and documents all nursing processes per standards in chart.
• Recognizes need for and facilitates referrals to healthcare provider for further treatment.
• Administers medications and performs treatments according to the established standards/plan of care.
• Performs point of care testing/quality controls.
• Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology/approved abbreviations in the medical record.
• Maintains clinical environment/supplies/equipment conducive to safe healthcare in the school setting.
• Complies with ACCREDITATION BODY standards.
• Recognizes/responds to emergency in school setting.
• Utilizes Georgia Registry of Immunization Tracking program. (GRITS)
• Chart audits
• Core Competencies
• Medication Records
• Coordinator & Faculty feedback

Facilitates learning in SHH/school staff/ students/families and community:

• Participates in orientation of clinical nurses.
• Provides/documents student (patient) education in manner which indicates barriers to learning, cultural sensitivity for student/caregivers comprehension.
• Participates in health educational programs to students/staff.
• Coordinator & co-worker feedback
• Educational rosters
• Chart audit

Utilizes effective interpersonal/communication skills to facilitate optimal student care/activities:

• Actively seeks/provides ongoing discussion/feedback related to student healthcare with SHH/School staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication/problem solving skills to include active listening, tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness that conveys mutual respect/understanding.
• Communicates effectively via email/ keep current with electronic information specific to job/CGHS.
• Consult with Program Coordinator or Registered Nurses regarding clinical issues/situations.
• Observation
• Co-worker & faculty feedback
• Responds to beeper pages in timely manner. (5-10 minutes)

Demonstrates self growth:

• Performs annual self-evaluation to include goals/objectives.
• Participates in school/community based meetings/committees as appropriate to school health/pediatrics.
• Participates in at least 75% of Department staff meetings.
• Ability to apply self reflection using supervisory/co-worker feedback in order to develop professionally.
• Changes beeper status to appropriate coverage when taking PAL/EIB.
• Attends/participates in continuing Education programs.
• Education & staff meeting rosters
• Observation
• Self evaluation
• Annual Goals
• API Documents
• Co-worker feedback
• T & A reports

Specifications:

1. Education: Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing from a recognized Vocational Technical School of Licensed Practical Nursing.

2. Experience: Minimum of one year of practical nursing experience with strong preference for pediatric experience. Experience working with economically disadvantaged population preferred.

3. Certification/License/Registration: Current valid Georgia Nursing license, CPR.

4. Position Titles and Number Supervised: None.

5. Special Training/Skills: Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to perform with a high degree of accuracy to reduce errors in judgment concerning utilization of resources and students. Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action required within general framework of professional responsibilities. Must exhibit a high degree of confidentiality. Must be able to work irregular schedules dependent on the needs of students/community.

6. Physical Demands: Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner. If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.

7. Mandatory Training Required:

8. Patient Population Age Groups (Check all that apply)

   Infant (0 – 12 months)
   Toddler (1 - 3 years)
   Preschooler (3 – 6 years)
   School age (6 – 12 years)
   Adolescent (12 – 16 years)
   Adult (17 – 65 years)
   Geriatric (65 + years)
   x All
   ___N/A - Does not provide direct patient care.

9. Working Conditions:

   Works in hospital and clinical environments. May work in extreme heat with hot materials. Must be able to utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure to infectious or communicable diseases.

10. Other (Operation Excellence):

    Employee must be aware of and fully support the system's policy in Operation Excellence (Policy 10-602) as well as his/her department's commitment to Operation Excellence.

11. OSHA Classification System for Evaluation Potential Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens:

A. (x) This position will involve performing procedures or other job-related tasks that has an inherent potential of contact with blood, body fluids, or other infectious materials as defined by OSHA to an individual's skin or mucous membranes will occur. The procedures or tasks could also result in spills or splashing on an individual's skin or mucous membranes. I understand that I must have a clear understanding of the proper use of protective attire and where this attire is maintained for use before performing any duties. I will discuss this with my supervisor and review a detailed list of these tasks found in my department's Policy and Procedure Manual.

B. ( ) This position may involve performing procedures listed in #1 and proper training is the same.

C. ( ) This position will involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids, or infectious materials.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the organization's established Procedural Guidelines. I understand that my job duties may be changed and amended from time to time as is needed to ensure quality care is administered, or to meet business needs of the organization. The organization reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

I understand that my employment is at-will. This means that an associate has the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, and the organization has a similar right. This document does not create any implied or expressed contractual obligation on the part of the organization. I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus and that the organization makes available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B Vaccination.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.