Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the health needs of students are met, service delivery is monitored and evaluated, and adequate communication is provided to others participating in the care of the students.
• Administers first aid to staff/ students, medication and specialized medical treatments.
• Conducts comprehensive health assessments of the child in relation to the school setting.
• Assists with mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing, etc.).
• Collaborates with other school systems, departments and agencies to conduct assessments for the purposes of identifying health issues and/or providing information.
• Counsels students, faculty/staff and families on specific and general health conditions and lifestyle issues.
• Develops and Implements health care plans for students with health care problems.
• Serves as health liaison between school, physicians, parents and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelors of Science or a Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Requires (3) three years successful clinical experience, school nursing experience preferred.
• Requires a current Tennessee license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• (proof Of Education, Training, And/Or Experience Is Required).
• Degree Equivalency Formula Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
• Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience.
• Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.