School Nurse Program Coordinator

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 . Job follows Bibb County School system hours and dates.

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities:

Demonstrates Expertise in clinical practice:

* Serves as clinical role model/resource for School Nurse Program/Board of Education staff, and community agencies.

* Completes Nursing Assessments, provides care/treatment/education for student's level of growth/development.

* Assesses need/facilitates referrals to healthcare provider for further treatment.

* Safely administers medication as prescribed.

* 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 appropriately to emergencies in school setting.

* Utilizes Georgia Registry of Immunization Tracking program. (GRITS)

Provides management/Leadership for school based clinics:

* Evaluates nursing care provided by RN/LPNs, offers education/guidance.

* Completes timely yearly performance evaluations for clinical nurses.

* Coordinates/collates peer evaluation for clinical staff.

* Maintains knowledge of legal implications/current issues related to school/pediatric nursing.

* Responsible for development/revision of plans of care/structure standards and ensure that documents are used in clinical practice.

* Responsible for maintenance of program equipment/supplies.

* Accountable for remaining within budgetary limits.

* Delegates tasks/assignments to clinical staff according to ability/scope of practice.

* Develops/implements/evaluates Performance Improvement activities.

* Ensures clinical staff remains in compliance with Time and Attendance standards.

* Monitors and utilizes API T & A system appropriately.

* Submits staff timesheets and monthly student data in timely manner.

Facilitates learning in School Nurse Programs/school staff/ students/families and community:

* Responsible for developing and coordinating orientation/staff development for clinical nurses in collaboration with DBE.

* Provides/documents student (patient) education in manner which indicates barriers to learning, cultural sensitivity for student/caregivers comprehension.

* Develops/participates in health educational programs to students/staff.

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

* Serves as clinical resource clinician/liaison for school staff/community.

* Actively seeks/provides ongoing discussion/feedback related to student healthcare with Clinical and School staff.

* Collaborates effectively with other HSCG departments, and community service organizations.

* Demonstrates effective communication/problem solving skills to include active listening, tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness that conveys mutual respect/understanding.

* Communicates effectively via email/ keeps current with electronic information specific to job/CGHS.

* Consults with Pediatric Physician Liaison regarding clinical issues/situations.

Demonstrates Self growth as a Professional Nurse:

* 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.

* Applies 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.

* Ability to apply self reflection using Director, direct report and co-worker feedback in order to develop professionally. Responds to beeper pages in timely manner. (5-10 minutes)

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

Current, valid Georgia Nursing license, CPR.

Education Required:

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a credentialed college or university required, Masters Degree in nursing preferred with focus in Child-health, pediatrics, school health or similar specialty area.

Experience

Required:

Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience with two years in pediatrics. Experience working with economically disadvantaged population preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

NA

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

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.

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