HOURLY Registered Nurse (RN) (IN-PERSON PRESENCE)

  • Atlanta
  • Atlanta Public Schools
Support Staff - Position - Nursing - School Nurse - RN
Job Number
Start Date
Open Date 06/22/2023
Closing Date
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides health services that assist each student in achieving and/or maintaining optimal health through education, examinations and guidance. Provides skilled nursing care and first aid to students, faculty and staff, and counsels parents and students.
Performance Responsibilities:
  • Identifies, monitors, and manages students with chronic disease and documents services provided in accordance with orders and care plan.
  • Provides emergency crisis nursing care for physically and/or psychologically ill and injured students and staff in the
  • Maintains communicable disease prevention and control through education, policy and enforcement.
  • Conducts physical health care assessments and screenings, including vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis and nutritional
  • Provides counseling and guidance to students, parents and staff regarding health-related attendance
  • Notifies, counsels and assists students in obtaining remediation of health defects.
  • Oversees maintenance of thorough and comprehensive health-related reports and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Consults with school administration regarding physical environment and facility needs of students and staff requiring special

Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or 2- Year College Equivalent required
Work Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of school nursing- pediatric nursing- or related nursing specialty required
- Knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts- practices- and procedures essential
- Work experience in a K-12 environment preferred
Certifications/Licenses :
- RN license in the State of Georgia required
- Certification in CPR/AED required
Compensation
Salary: APS Salary Schedules
Work Days: 29 Hours per Week
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Certified