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h school-age children in the hospital, community health, or a pediatric clinic is desired. * Clinical nursing skills necessary to provide safe care to students with special health care needs. * Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the supervising RN, administration, parents, faculty, and students. * Possess current CPR certification (this may be obtained after employment). *FLSA*: Non-Exempt *REPORTS TO*: Lead Nurse/ Supervising RN/Principal/Designee *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: * * Collaborates with the supervising RN to identify students with routine or special health care needs or procedures and follows the plan of care developed through collaboration with the supervising RN, health care prescriber, and parents. * In collaboration with the supervising RN, gathers all pertinent data to develop and implement an individualized health care plan for students with health care needs. * Communicates effectively and in a timely manner to the supervising RN to keep health care plans current and accurate. * Follows procedures established to notify the System Head RN of expected or unexpected absences. * Provides direct nursing services which include the administration of medications following all criteria in the Medication Curriculum developed by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Board of Nursing. * Provides nursing care services as directed by the prescriber for students who require specialized procedures, such as: a. gastric tube insertion, replacement, and feedingsb. urinary catheterization, clean and sterile c. administration of injectable medicationsd. administration of rectal or vaginal medicationse. tracheostomy care, including suctioningf. invasive procedures or techniquesg. sterile proceduresh. receipt of verbal or telephone orders from a licensed prescriber 7. Documents all nursing activities thoroughly and accurately following established protocols. 8. Compiles required departmental and/or state reports accurately before scheduled deadlines. * Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools. * Administers first aid to students according to standard nursing protocols and school policies. * Assists teachers with health education programs as directed by the supervising RN. * Performs nursing care within the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Alabama Board of Nursing. * Performs screening procedures as directed by the supervising RN. * Serves as a health liaison between school, healthcare provider, family, and community. * Reports potential or current school health/safety/abuse issues or code of conduct violations to the Principal and supervising RN. * Maintains privacy and confidentiality in accordance with The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). * Assists the supervising RN in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the school health office as assigned. * Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse and/or Head Nurse. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**:* * Knowledge of public health nursing. * Ability to observe students for development and health patterns in making a nursing judgment and diagnosis. * Ability to implement plans for students with chronic health problems and coordinate the administration of medication within state law and Board policies. * Skill in listening, speaking, and writing. * Ability to work with school personnel, parents, children, and agencies. * Ability to communicate with the public, staff members, students, parents, administrators, and other contact persons. * Ability to organize and plan to maximize the use of available time. * Follows attendance, punctuality, and proper dress rules. * Ensures adherence to good safety standards. * Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters. * Models and maintains high ethical standards. * Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities * Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high intensive work environment. *TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT*: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system. *EVALUATION*: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $33,264.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

Salary : $33,264