Nurse PT
Charter Schools USA · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. Inspire and motivate young learners, putting students first in education. CSUSA delivers on its promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that ensures every student has the opportunity for success.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a complete, up-to-date health record system using available technology.
- Plans and conducts screenings, examinations and health appraisals in accordance with state law and CSUSA policy.
- Makes referrals to school resources and/or community agencies as necessary.
- Serves as consultant and resource person in health instruction and curriculum planning.
- Provides input to the administration concerning the implementation of state law and the development of CSUSA policies and procedures related to health issues.
- Administers medication in accordance with state law and CSUSA policy.
- Makes recommendations to the principal regarding health and safety to promote a safe, healthy and comfortable learning environment.
- Communicates with parents/guardians as needed concerning their child's health.
- Keeps staff informed about relevant health issues.
- Communicates with various health-related organizations in the community and surrounding areas as needed for students and staff.
Qualifications
- Current license as a registered professional nurse in state.
- Certification as a school nurse or working toward this certification in accordance with state law and regulation.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
- Minimum of three years successful experience as a nurse or school nurse (preferred).
Skills
- Ability to work and interact with individual at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting the report electronically when needed.
- Ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
- Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Ability to establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
- Computer Basics -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS).
Required Qualifications And Skills
- Knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.
Job Requirements
- Current license as a registered professional nurse in state.
- Certification as a school nurse or working toward this certification in accordance with state law and regulation.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college.
- Minimum of three years successful experience as a nurse or school nurse (preferred).
Work Environment
Usual office working conditions. Physical Demands: No physical exertion required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.