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Ivy Prep Academy School Nurse in Atlanta, Georgia
JOB SUMMARY:
The School Nurse will manage and coordinate the school's health services program based on requirements established by school division policies, procedures, and protocols, and by local, state and national regulations and statues; maintain and operate the school clinic. Because healthy children are successful learners, the clinic nurse will advocate for the physical, emotional, mental, and social health of scholars.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
See and assess scholars who come to clinic due to illness or injury
Give prescribed medications
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Document all clinic visits
Call and inform parents as needed regarding scholar’s complaint, health status, and recommendations regarding medical/dental referrals and need to pick student up from school when necessary
Develop clinic services report for designated Health Service Department
Conduct yearly Scoliosis screening for middle school scholars
Order clinic supplies
Maintain an orderly clinic atmosphere
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS ABILITIES:
Knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts, practices, and procedures essential
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship required beyond HS
Minimum of 2 years of school nursing, pediatric nursing, or related nursing specialty
2 years verifiable work experience as a RN strongly preferred
Certification in CPR/AED required
LPN licensure in the State of Georgia, RN Certification preferred
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