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

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the Navicent Health Medical Center School Nursing Program in Georgia. The role includes direct patient care, immunization record auditing, and EMR documentation.

A valid GA LPN license and BLS are required, with pediatric experience preferred. Responsibilities include medication administration, health condition referrals, and collaboration with families, physicians, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in Georgia.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to those ill or injured.
• Screening and referral for health care conditions.
• Medication administration and chronic illness management.
• Assist in promoting a 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 health-related issues and treatments.
• Complete online continuing education and attend meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

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.