Daily Substitute Nurse

Pace Academy; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Pace Academy is seeking a Daily Substitute Nurse to cover short term and long term nursing absences on an on-call, part-time basis in Atlanta, GA. The role supports student health services and collaborates with staff and families to maintain a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities include administering care, dispensing medications, maintaining health records, and providing health education. Requires RN licensure in Georgia, CPR, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN)
• Current Georgia nursing license
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of school health policies and adolescent health issues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and strong communication

Responsibilities

• Administers medical care for sick and injured students
• Develops treatment plans for ongoing care
• Dispenses prescribed medications as ordered by a physician
• Provides health education to students and staff
• Coordinates health records and vaccination documentation
• Chaperones field trips and supports athletic health matters

Job description

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Daily Substitute Nurse

Part-time Regular Atlanta, GA, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1172

Daily Substitute Nurse

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents/caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their work. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

The Daily Substitute Nurse covers short term daily nurse absences and/or long term leaves of absence. This is an on-call position that requires a flexible schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers medical care for sick and injured students
• Develops individual treatment plans for continuing care or observation
• Dispenses prescribed medications to students as ordered by a physician
• Provides health education to students and employees as appropriate
• Assists the school staff and/or students in understanding and managing student health issues
• Consults with other nurses, school staff, healthcare providers, parents and students on health issues as appropriate
• Obtains and files a current and complete health form and vaccination record for every student every school year
• Maintains a daily record of student interventions and coordinates reports with other Pace Academy nurses
• May be required to chaperone field trips, including overnight trips
• Refer athletics injuries to Athletic Trainer as needed for follow-up care
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of scoliosis, immunizations, hearing/vision screening techniques
• Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, standards of care in accordance with state policy and Nurse Practice Act
• Able to perform CPR and utilize AED machine
• Must be knowledgeable of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and/or processes as related to providing healthcare services and regarding appropriate first aid techniques
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks and apply critical-thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, parents and diverse groups of people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular exposure to infectious material/diseases
• Regular exposure to chemicals/solvents
• May have to lift and carry 50-60 pounds with assistance
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard

Department: All Divisions

Reports To: Head Nurse

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt