School Health Specialist

Newton County Schools; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton County Schools is seeking a School Health Specialist in Covington, GA to serve as a liaison between Health Services and school nurses, delivering health care services and training across the district.

The role requires licensure as a Practical Nurse (RN preferred) with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree and two years of school nursing experience. The position handles health records, immunizations, and mentoring of staff, with a focus on confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Registered Nurse preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Two years’ experience as a school nurse (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical training and services to school nurses.
• Provide training to teachers and staff on universal precautions and medical procedures.
• Communicate school health policies.
• Assist with immunization records reviews and screenings.
• Monitor accuracy of health records in SIS and support standardized medication administration.
• Coordinate scoliosis screening and staff training as needed.
• Develop standardized procedures and referrals for health services.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

School nursing experience

Confidentiality & discretion

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Professionalism & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: School Health Specialist

Pay Grade: R

Days/Months: 200/11

Supervisor: School Health Coordinator

Department: Student Services

Classification: Exempt

Accountability Objectives: To work as a liaison between the Health Services Coordinator and school nurses to provide health care services and training that is consistent throughout the school system.

Essential Duties:

• Provide medical training and services to school nurses
• Provide appropriate training to teachers and staff in universal precautions, medical conditions and delegated medical procedures for specific students
• Communicate school health policies
• Assist with annual review of immunization records, hearing/vision/dental screenings, and student registration
• Supporting AED monitoring, clinic audits, corrective action planning, and follow-up monitoring.
• Monitoring accuracy and consistency of student health records in the Student Information System (SIS).
• Supporting standardized medication administration practices across schools.
• Coordinate scoliosis screening of middle school students and arrange training for school staff as needed
• Provide training and assistance to school nurses, staff and parents when questions or concerns occur
• Implement guidance received from the Health Department, the school system, and other community resources and agencies through the development of, standardized procedures, improved systems of early case findings, and referrals for improved health for staff and students
• Communicate with school personnel, students, and parent/teacher organizations regarding the various aspects of health education; provide or recommend health education resources for classroom use.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical (Registered Nurse preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Two years’ experience as a school nurse (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in school nursing
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with personal characteristics of integrity, accountability, and dependability.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Professional and positive attitude and demeanor.
• Customer focused and results driven.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Newton County Schools Student Services Department - Covington, Georgia

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Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Andrea Kinney , Executive Director of Student Services
• Student Services DepartmentEmail: [e-mail]