School Based Nurse

Family Medical Centers; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

Life

STD

LTD

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Family Medical Centers in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a School-Based Nurse (LPN/RN) to join the Healthy Kids Clinic. The role delivers direct nursing care, promotes student wellness, and coordinates health services across multiple schools.

You will work with students, families and school staff, perform routine screenings, maintain confidential health records, and participate in policy compliance and accident reporting.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification.
• Maintains required continuing education courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with health agencies, professionals and children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in the school setting to promote student wellness.
• Assist in implementing School Health Policies and Procedures.
• Identify health needs of pupils and refer as required to appropriate staff or agencies.
• Report to School Health Coordinator, parents, staff, physicians and clinics on health matters.
• Maintain accurate medical records and confidentiality per district policies.
• Conduct routine health screenings and participate in disease prevention activities.

Skills

CPR certification

School health services

Collaboration with health agencies

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Elizabethtown High HKC - Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Health CareSchool Based LPN/RN

About the Institution

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.

Location

Elizabethtown High Healthy Kids Clinic

About the Clinic

Elizabethtown Independent Schools 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.

Job Functions/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.
• Performs quality control evaluations on laboratory equipment/supplies used in schools.
• Conducts special education vision screenings within 10 days of receipt.
• 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.
• Maintains require continuing education courses.

Schedule Requirements

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

Work schedules are set at the discretion of CFMC and may be adjusted at any time based on the operational needs of the organization.

Compensation

Negotiable based on experience

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Life
• STD
• LTD
• 401K
• PTO
• Holidays