School Nurse â Part-Time Float, System-Wide
School Nurse â Part-Time Float, System-Wide
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Job Description
Minimum requirement: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with license to practice as a registered nurse or LPN in Tennessee. This is for two (2) part-time positions and do not include benefits. See job description below for more information.
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Job Summary
The district-wide Float Nurse supports student health services across all schools by providing direct care promoting wellness and assisting with health-related programs and screenings. The role requires adaptability as the nurse will rotate between schools based on daily or emergent needs. The nurse will collaborate with school administrators staff families and healthcare providers to support the physical emotional and educational well-being of all students.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Provide direct nursing care to students based on licensure including medication administration treatment and emergency response.
- Rotate between schools as assigned by the Lead Nurse to address immediate or short-term health service needs.
- Assess and monitor students for illness injury or chronic conditions; provide first aid and health interventions as needed.
- Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) for students with medical needs in coordination with healthcare providers and families. Participate in Section 504 and IEP meetings when health-related input is required.
- Maintain accurate confidential health records and document all care provided.
- Communicate with families regarding student health concerns incidents and treatment.
- Support communicable disease control and report as required by district and state guidelines.
- Provide preventive health education screenings and referrals in collaboration with school staff.
- Serve as a liaison between students families medical professionals and school personnel.
- Facilitate Telemed visits for students and staff district wide as needed.
- Assist with district wide health initiatives such as health screenings and AED drills.
- Respond to school-wide medical emergencies and safety concerns.
- Train and support school staff in basic health procedures and emergency protocols.
- Report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with Tennessee law and district policy.
- Prepare and submit required health service documentation and reports.
- Maintain working knowledge of nursing practice standards and comply with Board of Nursing regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support student success and program operations.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Tennessee licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Tennessee RN or LPN license
- CPR/BLS Certification
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Key Competencies
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.
Knowledge of:
- Professional nursing standards and school health regulations
- Child development chronic illness management and communicable disease control
- FERPA HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines related to student health
- Emergency response procedures and medical documentation practices
- Health-related policies procedures and state immunization requirements
Skill in:
- Providing care in urgent routine and preventive situations
- Communicating effectively with students families staff and medical personnel
- Managing rotating assignments varying student needs and multiple school environments
- Using health record systems and technology to document and manage care
- Training and supporting staff in basic medical procedures and health protocols
Ability to:
- Adapt quickly to different school environments and respond to changing priorities
- Remain calm focused and effective in medical emergencies
- Collaborate with educators administrators and external health professionals
- Build rapport with students and families across diverse backgrounds
- Maintain accurate records and manage sensitive information with discretion
- Prioritize tasks exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the listed functions.
- This job may require lifting of objects that exceed 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
- Pushing and/or pulling
- Climbing
- Stooping and/or kneeling
- Reaching
- Talking
- Hearing
- Seeing
- Adaptability to performing a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; accepting responsibility for the direction control or planning of an activity; dealing with students; generalizing evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
- Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; reason and make judgments; understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them; perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately; move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers; make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures; perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.
- Low to medium degree of discomfort due to exposure to temperature fumes dirt dust noise and cleaning chemicals.
- This position may require working with a diverse group of individuals. This position may require working with students of all ages as well as parents and staff. Employees in this position may encounter stressful situations where a professional attitude will be required. Multi-tasking is essential as deadlines and frequent interruptions are common.
Terms Of Employment
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned
Employment Type
Part-Time
