Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - School Nurse (Crawford County)

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join the Navicent Health Medical Center School Nursing Program. The role provides direct care to students, manages chronic illnesses, and administers medications per physician orders.

You will screen and refer health care needs, educate staff, document in EMR, and participate in school health meetings such as 504/IEP. Requires GA LPN license, BLS, and at least one year pediatric experience; strong preference for experience with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Active Georgia LPN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year pediatric nursing experience; preferred with disadvantaged populations.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct care to students who are ill or injured.
• Screen and refer health care needs when appropriate.
• Administer medications and manage chronic illnesses.
• Educate staff on health issues and treatments.
• Document in the EMR per school system and liaise with families and physicians.
• Attend health-related meetings and complete required continuing education.

Connaissances

Pediatric nursing

Patient care

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Formation

Practical nursing diploma

Outils

EMR software

Description du poste

Department

38850 Navicent Health Medical Center - School Nursing Program

Department

38850 Navicent Health Medical Center - School Nursing Program

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to those ill or injured
• Screening and referral if needed for health care conditions
• Medication administration, chronic illness management
• Assist in promoting healthy, safe environment
• Act as liaison between school, family and physician.
• Audit immunization records and student health forms
• Document in the EMR per school system
• Educate Staff on student on health related issues and treatments as needed
• Complete online continuing education and attend meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

Valid, active license in the state of Georgia

BLS certification

Education Required

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Experience Required

Minimum of one year of practical nursing experience with strong preference for pediatric experience. Experience working with economically disadvantaged population preferred.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

The ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects that weigh at least 5 pounds frequently.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. The school nurse LPN provides health care to students and staff at their assigned location according to our policies and procedures. The nurse provides onsite management of chronic illnesses, assist students with self-administration of medication as ordered by physician, treatments as ordered and provides care to those that are sick or injured at school. The nurse participates in school related meetings, such as 504, IEP, SST, and safety meetings. The nurse provides training to staff, students and families as appropriate.