Registered Nurse (RN) - School Nurse Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Serves as clinical role model/resource for School Nurse Program/Board of Education staff, and community agencies.
• Completes Nursing Assessments, provides care/treatment/education for student’s level of growth/development.
• Assesses need/facilitates referrals to healthcare provider for further treatment.
• Safely administers medication as prescribed.
• Performs point of care testing/quality controls.
• Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology/approved abbreviations in the medical record.
• Maintains clinical environment/supplies/equipment conducive to safe healthcare in the school setting.
• Complies with ACCREDITATION BODY standards.
• Recognizes/responds appropriately to emergencies in school setting.
• Utilizes Georgia Registry of Immunization Tracking program (GRITS).
• Provides Management/Leadership For School Based Clinics: evaluates nursing care provided by RN/LPNs, offers education/guidance.
• Completes timely yearly performance evaluations for clinical nurses.
• Coordinates/collates peer evaluation for clinical staff.
• Maintains knowledge of legal implications/current issues related to school/pediatric nursing.
• Responsible for development/revision of plans of care/structure standards and ensure that documents are used in clinical practice.
• Responsible for maintenance of program equipment/supplies.
• Accountable for remaining within budgetary limits.
• Delegates tasks/assignments to clinical staff according to ability/scope of practice.
• Develops/implements/evaluates Performance Improvement activities.
• Ensures clinical staff remains in compliance with Time and Attendance standards.
• Monitors and utilizes API T & A system appropriately.
• Submits staff timesheets and monthly student data in timely manner.
• Facilitates learning in School Nurse Programs/school staff/ students/families and community: responsible for developing and coordinating orientation/staff development for clinical nurses in collaboration with DBE.
• Provides/documents student (patient) education in manner which indicates barriers to learning, cultural sensitivity for student/caregivers comprehension.
• Develops/participates in health educational programs to students/staff.
• Utilizes Effective Interpersonal/communication Skills To Facilitate Optimal Student Care/activities: serves as clinical resource clinician/liaison for school staff/community.
• Actively seeks/provides ongoing discussion/feedback related to student healthcare with Clinical and School staff.
• Collaborates effectively with other HSCG departments, and community service organizations.
• Demonstrates effective communication/problem solving skills to include active listening, tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness that conveys mutual respect/understanding.
• Communicates effectively via email/ keeps current with electronic information specific to job/CGHS.
• Consults with Pediatric Physician Liaison regarding clinical issues/situations.
• Demonstrates Self Growth As a Professional Nurse: performs annual self-evaluation to include goals/objectives.
• Participates in school/community based meetings