PRN School Nurse LPN

Atrium Health Floyd; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd is seeking a part-time PRN School Nurse to provide direct nursing care in school settings across 35 clinics. The role involves medication administration, chronic illness management, and collaboration with families and physicians.

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with an active Georgia LPN license and BLS certification is required. Eligibility to work in Georgia and willingness to cover multiple school sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing
• BLS certification required
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to ill or injured students
• Screen and refer health concerns as needed
• Administer medications per physician orders
• Manage chronic illnesses and health conditions at school
• Educate staff on health issues and treatments
• Audit immunization records and health forms
• Document patient encounters in the EMR
• Collaborate with families and physicians as liaison

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

EMR navigation

Staff education

Liaison with families

Education

Georgia LPN license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Department

10668 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Work Campus Care: School Nurse Program

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

PRN---as needed to cover schools in 35 different clinics --4 systems

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

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou

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, andShort- 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 school nurse LPN assesses and evaluates students and staff to ensure the health, comfort and safety of students and staff. 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.