School Based Nurse

Family Medical Centers; Whitley City (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

Life

STD

LTD

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center in Kentucky and runs a School-Based Healthy Kids Clinic at Whitley City Elementary. The School-Based Nurse provides direct nursing care, promotes student wellness, and coordinates with students, families, and staff to support health needs within the school community.

The role includes health assessments, referrals, lab quality checks, vision screenings, and data documentation in Infinite Campus/IMS, while

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willing to follow Kentucky Department of Education Health Services guidelines.
• Ability to work with students, families, and school staff.
• Full-time, clinic-based schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in the school setting.
• Promote student wellness and disease prevention.
• Coordinate with School Health Coordinator and staff.
• Perform initial assessments and referrals as needed.
• Document visits in Infinite Campus or IMS.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow district policies.

Skills

Active RN or LPN license

CPR certification

School collaboration

Tools

Infinite Campus

IMS

Job description

School Based LPN/RNCumberland 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: Whitley City Elementary Healthy Kids ClinicThe 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 are 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 schoolsAttend 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.Minimum Qualifications:Active RN or LPN licenseHas 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 experienceBenefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO, and Holidays