School Based Nurse

Cumberland Family Medical Center In; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Cumberland Family Medical Center In is seeking a compassionate School-Based Nurse in Bowling Green, KY. This full-time role is crucial for delivering nursing care, promoting wellness, and addressing the health needs of students within the school environment.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with students, families, and school staff to create a supportive health environment. Competitive compensation based on experience and numerous benefits are offered, including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with health agencies.
• Willingness to provide services outlined by the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Current CPR certification and maintenance of required continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care and promote student wellness.
• Assist in health services to promote disease prevention.
• Identify and address physical, emotional, or mental health needs.

Skills

Effective communication with health agencies and children

Current CPR certification

Continuing education in health services

Job description

Job Location: Warren Co School District – Bowling Green, KY 42103. Position Type: Full Time. Job Category: Health Care – School Based LPN/RN.

Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a wide range of health and social services at multiple sites throughout Kentucky. We seek employees who support our mission and who actively contribute to our service‑driven environment by enhancing patient experience and improving productivity. CFMC offers compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence. We offer a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, wage/salary commensurate with experience and relevant work experience.

Warren County Healthy Kids Clinic is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment for all students. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled LPN or RN to join our school health team and provide high-quality care to students throughout the school day.

Position Summary

The School-Based Nurse delivers direct nursing care, promotes student wellness, and supports the overall health needs of the school community. This role works closely with students, families, school staff, and community partners to ensure a coordinated approach to student health.

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.
• Assists in the identification of pupils with physical, emotional, or mental health needs and works per protocol toward the solution of these problems by making referrals to appropriate staff or agencies.
• Reports to the School Health Coordinator, parents, school staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Serves as a resource person to school personnel, pupils, parents, physicians, and various organizations.
• Assists in conducting initial assessments, intervention, and evaluation of students and/or staff members relative to illness or injury and maintains appropriate medical treatment until authorized medical Rx is obtained.
• Assists with the program for handicapped or chronically ill and aids in the appropriate placement of students with exceptional needs.
• Assists in providing specialized health procedures appropriate to the student's handicap and gives support to parents and teachers of these students.
• Performs quality control evaluations on laboratory equipment/supplies used in schools.
• Conducts special education vision screenings within 10 days of receipt.
• Documents all visits in Infinite Campus or IMS.
• Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Assists in maintaining a first aid station in all schools.
• Conducts routine screening procedures according to school board policy and state mandates.
• Works on exclusion and readmission of students with infections and contagious diseases as outlined in board policy.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary conditions in schools.
• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services and curriculum when appropriate.
• Assists families in making appropriate social agency contacts when necessary. Works with various health agencies in the community in implementing health services.
• Follows district policy in the investigation of physical or sexual abuse and neglect.
• Adheres to district policy regarding confidentiality on all student health matters and records.
• Reviews medication logbook ensures alliance with district policies at assigned schools.
• Assist with data collection: accident reports, student injuries, medication errors for quality assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with health agencies, professionals and children.
• Willing to provide services outlined in the Kentucky Department of Education Health Services Reference Guide.
• Current CPR certification.
• Mantains require continuing education courses.

Schedule Requirements

Full-time position, 5 days per week, 100% clinic-based, in person work required.

Compensation

Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO, and Holidays.