School Nurse PRN at AdventHealth Gordon Hospital

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Day

Location: 1035 Red Bud Road, Northeast Calhoun, GA 30701

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Gordon

• Four seasons of outdoor activities, including whitewater, hiking, camping
• Named #4 on NICHE magazine’s “Best Cities (under 100,000) to Raise a Family”
• Affordable land and homes
• Outstanding quality of life
• Strong cultural community
• Access to excellent public and private K-12 education
• Convenient location between two large metropolitan areas: Atlanta and Chattanooga

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for overseeing the School Health program for the designated school. This position monitors and maintains regulatory compliance according to evidence-based practice. Additionally, this role develops and expands the school health program, including delivery of health services, reporting, and regulatory compliance. In addition, this position participates in the implementation and evaluation of student care, ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of students and staff. Additionally, this role manages illness and control of infectious diseases, implements immunization programs, and provides school-based lectures on health education. This position also assists teachers in dealing with children who have special healthcare needs such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Monitors student immunization records, administers immunization surveys, and ensures compliance with state health department requirements.
• Administers medications to non-self-directed students according to state education guidelines.
• Documents and observes students’ ability to achieve self-direction and provides treatment as prescribed by the primary care provider.
• Assesses students’ health suitability for attending school field trips.
• Manages and collaborates with school staff in addressing medical emergencies.
• Monitors communicable diseases and conditions.

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required] OR
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] AND
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]