PRN School Nurse LPN

Advocate Aurora Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Georgia seeks an LPN to provide direct care to ill or injured students within a school setting. The role includes screening, medication administration, chronic illness management, and education for staff on health issues.

Responsibilities also cover coordinating with families and physicians, auditing immunization records, and maintaining EMR documentation while completing required continuing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Active license to practice as LPN in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to ill or injured individuals.
• Screening and referral for health care conditions as needed.
• 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 issues and treatments as needed.
• Complete online continuing education and attend meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

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:

• None required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• NA

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.