School Nurse, Itinerant

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks a registered nurse to plan and coordinate health services programs district-wide, including mandated screenings and immunization oversight. The role includes conducting physical exams for select students, dental screenings, and referrals as needed.

The candidate must hold a B.S. in Nursing, have at least three years of pediatrics experience, hold an Alabama RN license, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Nursing from an accredited nursing school.
• Minimum of three years experience in Pediatrics.
• Registered Nurse with an Alabama license.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates health screenings mandated by state law.
• Conducts faculty inservices on school health issues.
• Performs physical exams for select students and refers for care.
• Performs dental screenings and teaches dental hygiene.
• Participates in Eligibility Determination and IHP processes.
• Provides health instruction to students on health topics.
• Supports care programs for pregnant teens and teen moms.
• Enforces immunization and health policy compliance.
• Acts as liaison between health pros and the school system.
• Reports child abuse/neglect to the Department of Human Resources.
• Enforces communicable disease and medication policies.
• Administers special medical procedures as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Health education

Bilingual not required

Education

B.S. in Nursing

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. College graduate with a B.S. degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school
• 2. Minimum of three years experience in the field of Pediatrics
• 3. Registered Nurse with a license to practice in the state of Alabama
• 4. Valid driver's license

JOB GOAL:

Plans and coordinates all activities related to health services programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Coordinates and implements health screenings mandated by state law
• 2. Conducts faculty inservices regarding school health issues
• 3. Performs physical exams for select students and refers to appropriate health care provider
• 4. Performs dental screenings and teaches dental hygiene in conjunction with dental health month
• 5. Participates in the functions of the Eligibility Determination committee and submits Individualize Health Plans (IHP) where needed
• 6. Provides instruction to students on health related issues
• 7. Implements a program of care for pregnant teens and teenage moms
• 8. Assists in enforcing and reporting compliance with Alabama law regarding immunization requirements for all students
• 9. Serves as a liaison between health professionals and the school system regarding the health needs of children, and secures proper medical care when deemed necessary
• 10. Reports child abuse and neglect to the Department of Human Resources
• 11. Enforces guidelines of the Communicable Disease policy and Medication policy
• 12. Administers special medical procedures, when appropriate, to needs of the student
• 13. Performs other related duties as assigned

Duty Days: 187

Salary Range: According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule. Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.

Additional Information: Please contact the Supervisor of Health Services for any additional inquiries.

The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.