Nurse, Public Health Nurse

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• License as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Alabama
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Current clinical skills necessary to provide safe nursing care to school-age children with special health care needs.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with students, parents, administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Experience working with school-age children is highly desirable.

• Responsible for carrying out Life Academy health program in assigned schools
• Schedules and conducts screening and assessments to detect problems in vision, hearing, and scoliosis.
• Documents and refers students with deficiencies in accordance with Departmental Regulations
• Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies and clinics
• Responsible for learning, providing, and staying familiar with the policies and procedures for the health care of students
• Investigates referrals regarding individual health problems and refers to the appropriate agency for treatment; follows up and submits any required reports
• Schedules and conducts home visits when appropriate
• Works with principal and teachers to plan and carry out first aid and safety education programs
• Trains and works with volunteers assisting in the Life Academy Health Program.
• Prepares and makes presentations regarding the School Nursing Program to school and community organizations such as PTA, Clubs, Civic Organizations, etc.
• Participates in school in-service training programs as requested
• Advises and assists teachers in obtaining materials and resources to enhance school health education programs
• Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools
• Conducts inspections and evaluations; furnishes information to school officials and parents
• Maintains required records and compiles and submits periodic reports and evaluations regarding the status of programs within assigned schools
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Administers medication to students
• Establish a positive relationship with parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors