Extended Day RN School Nurses

Montgomery Public Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools is seeking an Extended Day RN to manage school health services and screenings. The role involves coordinating with clinics, handling documentation, and supporting teachers in safety and health education within assigned schools.

The position requires an Alabama RN license and graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. It includes community outreach, home visits when needed, and compliance with health policies. Hourly pay is $40.00.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in Alabama.
• Such alternatives as the Board may deem acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the Montgomery Public School health program in assigned schools.
• Schedule and conduct vision and hearing screenings and refer to appropriate departments.
• Establish contact with community agencies and clinics responsible for student health care.
• Investigate referrals and follow up with relevant treatment agencies.
• Schedule home visits when appropriate.
• Assist teachers and staff in planning first aid and safety education programs.
• Prepare and present information about the School Nursing Program to schools and community groups.
• Maintain health records and submit periodic program reports.

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED DAY RN NURSE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensed as an RN in Alabama
• Such alternatives as the Board may deem acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for carrying out the Montgomery Public School health program in assigned schools
• Schedules and conducts screening and assessments to detect problems in vision, hearing, and Documents and refers students with deficiencies in accordance with Departmental Regulations
• Establishes and maintains contact with community agencies and clinics responsible for providing health care for students (Health Department Crippled Children Clinic, Lister Hill Clinic, Chisholm Health Clinic, ); learn and stays familiar with their policies and procedures
• Investigate referrals regarding individual health problems and refer to appropriate agency for treatment; follow-up and submits any required reports
• Schedules and conducts home visits when appropriate
• Works with principal and teachers to plan and carry out first aid and safety education programs
• Trains and works with volunteers assisting in the MPS Heath
• Prepares and makes presentations regarding the School Nursing Program to school and community organizations such as PTA, Clubs, Civic Organizations, etc.
• Participates in school in-service training programs as requested
• Advises and assists teachers in obtaining materials and resources to enhance school health education programs
• Assists in carrying out policies and procedures for control of communicable diseases within assigned schools
• Conducts inspections and evaluations; furnishes information to school officials and parents
• Maintains required records and compiles and submits periodic reports and evaluations regarding the status of programs within assigned schools
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Administers medication to students
• Establish a positive relationship with parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors

HOURLY RATE:

$40.00 per hour

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011,
Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN , COLOR AND AGE