After-School Nurse/School Nurse Substitute

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn City Schools is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to meet healthcare needs and maintain medical records for students. The role involves coordinating medications, health plans, screenings, immunizations, and emergency procedures within a school setting.

Strong communication with families, staff, and healthcare providers is essential. The nurse will also support counselors, update health documentation, and participate in professional development while adhering to school policies and ethical

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Alabama Nursing License.
• Maintain a current CPR certification.
• Must hold valid Alabama Driving License.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend and assist with medication administration in a school setting.
• Monitor medication dispensing and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Assist with vision screenings.
• Facilitate scoliosis screenings and communicate with parents.
• Maintain immunization records for all students.
• Meet daily medical needs of students.
• Maintain records of health concerns and visits to the nurse's station.
• Write health care plans for students with chronic illnesses.
• Assist counselors with 5th Grade Human Growth and Development classes.
• Conduct head lice checks and advise parents.
• Present in-service trainings as requested.
• Attend nurse meetings.
• Keep nursing license current.
• Engage in continuing professional development.
• Exercise professional judgment and ethical standards.
• Maintain punctuality, records and reports.
• Comply with Auburn City Schools policies.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Keep supervisor informed of issues.
• Exhibit teamwork.
• Perform other tasks aligned with goals.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Alabama Nursing License

CPR Certification

Alabama Driving License

Health record software familiarity

Job description

AUBURN CITY SCHOOLS

NURSE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse.
• Must hold valid Alabama Nursing License as a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain a current CPR certification.
• Must hold valid Alabama Driving License.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to provide wise and prudent nursing judgment, crisis intervention as needed and/or treatment and support as necessary for the student to attend school. Ability to keep clinical practice current in order to provide high quality care, train others and evaluate outcomes of care. Able to train and monitor Medication Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Ability to write and implement health care plans and emergency plans for students with long-term chronic health needs. Ability to follow medical orders and build professional relationships with appropriate providers. Ability to assess immunizations records and provide health screenings. Ability to communicate with school personnel, families, students and community resource personnel in health care and/or related fields. Skills in oral and written communication. Ability to operate a computer and utilize software applications related to assignment.

REPORTS TO

School Nurse Administrator

Principal

JOB GOAL

To meet the healthcare needs and maintain medical records of students in Auburn City Schools.

SUPERVISES

Unlicensed Medication School Personnel and License Practical Nurses

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• * (1) Attend and help to present “Curriculum To Teach Unlicensed School Personnel – How to Assist with Medications in a School Setting.
• * (2) Monitor the dispensing medications at the assigned schools and maintain accurate records and documentation including:
  • Correct storage of medications
  • Privacy records of dispensing medications
  • Training of student/staff on specific needs of students
  • Verifying completeness of all Prescriber/Parent Authorization Forms
  • An emergency plan that could result from assisting students with medications
  • Ensuring all unusual occurrence reports are properly submitted and filed according to Auburn City Schools’ policy
• * (3) Assist with Vision Screenings.
• * (4) Facilitate Scoliosis Screenings including communication with parents and completing all documentation and required state reports.
• * (5) Maintain current immunization records on all students at assigned schools.
• * (6) Meet daily medical needs of students.
• * (7) Maintain current records of all health concerns and visits to the school office or nurse’s station for health needs.
• * (8) Write current Individualized Health Care Plans for students with chronic illnesses including:
  • Meeting with parents about Health Care Plans
  • Collaborate with License Practical Nurse to ensure all care plans are implemented
  • Developing a plan for emergencies, possible side effects, signs and symptoms
• * (9) Assist Counselors with 5th Grade Human Growth and Development classes.
• * (10) Assist with head lice checks as needed and communicate with parents about treatment, prevention and Auburn City Schools policy.
• * (11) Present In‑Service Training as requested.
• * (12) Attend Auburn City Schools’ Nurse Meetings.
• * (13) Keep license current.
• * (14) Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• * (15) Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere to professional standards at all times.
• * (16) Demonstrate attention to punctuality, records and reports.
• * (17) Comply with policies, procedures and programs of the Auburn City School System.
• * (18) Exercise appropriate professional judgment.
• * (19) Demonstrate support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• * (20) Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• * (21) Keep supervisor and/or principal informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• * (22) Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• (23) Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Job Description Supplement No. 04

*Essential Performance Responsibilities