School-Based Float Nurse: Travel-Ready Pediatric Care

Cumberland Family Medical Center In; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) is seeking a Float Nurse to provide nursing coverage across multiple school sites in Warren Co and the surrounding districts.

You will travel to different schools, cover for regular staff, perform health screenings, administer medications, maintain records, and work with physicians, nurse practitioners, and school staff to ensure high-quality student care.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required.
• Willing to provide services per Kentucky Department of Education Health Services Reference Guide.
• Maintains required continuing education courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with health agencies, professionals and children.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing health services in all schools to promote wellness and disease prevention by early detection of health problems that interfere with learning.
• Participate in the implementation of the School Health Policies and Procedures.
• Identify pupils with physical, emotional, or mental health needs and refer to appropriate staff or agencies.
• Report to the School Health Coordinator, parents, staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Serve as a resource person to school personnel, pupils, parents, physicians, and organizations.
• Assist in initial assessments, intervention, and evaluation of students and/or staff relative to illness or injury and maintain treatment until authorized medical Rx is obtained.

Skills

CPR certification

Interagency collaboration

Continuing education

Education guideline familiarity

Job description

Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) is seeking a Float Nurse to provide nursing coverage across multiple school sites in Warren Co and the surrounding districts.

You will travel to different schools, cover for regular staff, perform health screenings, administer medications, maintain records, and work with physicians, nurse practitioners, and school staff to ensure high-quality student care.