Cluster School Nurse

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 Bachelors 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 groupsof 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