Registered Nurse (RN) - School Nurse Supervisor

Hugh Chatham Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's School Nursing Program in Bibb County is seeking a full-time School Nurse. This role leads a clinic that serves students, coordinates care, administers medications, and partners with educators to support student health.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, holds a current Georgia nursing license, and has at least four years of clinical nursing experience including pediatrics; knowledge of GRITS and accreditation standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Georgia Nursing license, CPR.
• Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience with two years in pediatrics.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice and serves as a clinical role model for school nurse program staff and community agencies.
• Completes nursing assessments and provides care, treatment, and education for students.
• Assesses needs and facilitates referrals to healthcare providers.
• Safely administers medications as prescribed.
• Performs point-of-care testing and quality controls.
• Maintains documentation with accurate medical records and consistent terminology.
• Ensures school-based clinical environment and equipment meet safety standards.
• Complies with accreditation standards and responds to school emergencies.
• Manages immunization tracking and related program activities.

Skills

Nursing license

Education

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Department

38850 Navicent Health Medical Center - School Nursing Program

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Follows county school schedule

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Bibb County

Major Responsibilities

Demonstrates Expertise in clinical practice:

• Serves as clinical role model/resource for School Nurse Program/Board of Education staff, and community agencies.
• Completes Nursing Assessments, provides care/treatment/education for student’s level of growth/development.
• Assesses need/facilitates referrals to healthcare provider for further treatment.
• Safely administers medication as prescribed.
• Performs point of care testing/quality controls.
• Documents legibly using concise terms, correct terminology/approved abbreviations in the medical record.
• Maintains clinical environment/supplies/equipment conducive to safe healthcare in the school setting.
• Complies with ACCREDITATION BODY standards.
• Recognizes/responds appropriately to emergencies in school setting.
• Utilizes Georgia Registry of Immunization Tracking program. (GRITS)

Provides Management/Leadership For School Based Clinics

• Evaluates nursing care provided by RN/LPNs, offers education/guidance.
• Completes timely yearly performance evaluations for clinical nurses.
• Coordinates/collates peer evaluation for clinical staff.
• Maintains knowledge of legal implications/current issues related to school/pediatric nursing.
• Responsible for development/revision of plans of care/structure standards and ensure that documents are used in clinical practice.
• Responsible for maintenance of program equipment/supplies.
• Accountable for remaining within budgetary limits.
• Delegates tasks/assignments to clinical staff according to ability/scope of practice.
• Develops/implements/evaluates Performance Improvement activities.
• Ensures clinical staff remains in compliance with Time and Attendance standards.
• Monitors and utilizes API T & A system appropriately.
• Submits staff timesheets and monthly student data in timely manner.

Facilitates learning in School Nurse Programs/school staff/ students/families and community:

• Responsible for developing and coordinating orientation/staff development for clinical nurses in collaboration with DBE.
• Provides/documents student (patient) education in manner which indicates barriers to learning, cultural sensitivity for student/caregivers comprehension.
• Develops/participates in health educational programs to students/staff.

Utilizes Effective Interpersonal/communication Skills To Facilitate Optimal Student Care/activities

• Serves as clinical resource clinician/liaison for school staff/community.
• Actively seeks/provides ongoing discussion/feedback related to student healthcare with Clinical and School staff.
• Collaborates effectively with other HSCG departments, and community service organizations.
• Demonstrates effective communication/problem solving skills to include active listening, tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness that conveys mutual respect/understanding.
• Communicates effectively via email/ keeps current with electronic information specific to job/CGHS.
• Consults with Pediatric Physician Liaison regarding clinical issues/situations.

Demonstrates Self Growth As a Professional Nurse

• Performs annual self-evaluation to include goals/objectives.
• Participates in school/community based meetings/committees as appropriate to school health/pediatrics.
• Participates in at least 75% of Department staff meetings.
• Applies self reflection using supervisory/co-worker feedback in order to develop professionally.
• Changes beeper status to appropriate coverage when taking PAL/EIB.
• Attends/participates in continuing Education programs.
• Ability to apply self reflection using Director, direct report and co-worker feedback in order to develop professionally. Responds to beeper pages in timely manner. (5-10 minutes)

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

Current, valid Georgia Nursing license, CPR.

Education Required

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a credentialed college or university required, Masters Degree in nursing preferred with focus in Child-health, pediatrics, school health or similar specialty area.

Experience Required

Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience with two years in pediatrics. Experience working with economically disadvantaged population preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

NA

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.

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.);

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.