Job Posting for Cluster School Nurse Westlake at Fulton County Schools
Category: Support Staff
Job Function: Support Staff
Department: Student Health Services
Salary Schedule Range
Summary
Provides leadership and support to ensure that all school nurses, clinic assistants, and other personnel are appropriately trained to provide optimum health services for all students; Provides health services to all students
Essential Duties
Assists the cluster schools in understanding and managing health issues for students
Consults with school staff, clinic assistants, parents, and students regarding students with health issues
Serves as a consultant to local school clinic assistants and clinic assistant substitutes; Ensures clinic workers are appropriately trained and follow approved clinic protocol including the supervision of medication for students as appropriate
Acts as a liaison between cluster schools, health department, physicians, and other health agencies to coordinate care for students
Trains school staff, as appropriate, to perform required procedures; Provides staff development training on health-related subjects
Provides emergency crisis nursing care for ill or injured
Provides health counseling to students, parents, and staff
Assists schools with immunization requirements and health screenings for students
Works in concert with the cluster nurses to meet the health care needs of all students
Recommends provisions for a healthy and safe school environment
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Current Georgia RN license, CPR, and First Aid Certification required
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of successful nursing experience with at least 1 year working with a pediatric population required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of student health programs and issues
Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
Normal office and school environment
May be exposed to infectious materials/diseases, chemicals, and/or solvents
Physical Demands
Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment
Posting ID: 29782
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.
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