Ensure appropriate training is provided for students with health problems as needed and/or appropriate.
Coordinate the training of First Aid/CPR/First Responders for school and staff.
Supervise Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses as needed and under the direction of the Health Services Coordinator.
Coordinate on the job training for new school nurses, provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
Provide updates on school health issues as directed.
Coordinate staffing of full time employees and substitute nurses as directed.
Collect information from other school nurses as required for reports and submit.
Identify and report student health needs.
Participate in evaluation through collection and review of data as directed.
Coordinate in-service training for school nurses as directed.
Adhere to Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia.
Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions.
Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly.
Comply with all school board policies and administrative rules.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and ensure effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff, and other school district personnel.
Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly.
Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff.
Comply with all school board policies and administrative rules.
Continue professional growth related to expanding the role and competency of the nursing practice.
Perform such other duties and tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE
CPR
First Aid
Computer Skills
Social Skills
Knowledge of community services
Knowledge of public health services
Ability to plan, organize and implement effective professional learning opportunities, that support school nurses instruction needs, in collaboration with the Health Services Coordinator. Proficient skills in oral and written communication. Ability to work well with peers.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Ability to plan, organize and implement effective professional learning opportunities, that support school nurses instruction needs, in collaboration with the Health Services Coordinator. Proficient skills in oral and written communication. Ability to work well with peers.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Registered Nurse or higher: concentration in Parent Child Health or Public Health. BSN degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years experience as a School Nurse OR Nurse Educator preferred.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of Georgia.
Current CPR certification. BLS minimum.
The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept
equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,
national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
