TRST, Prevention Educator (RN)

Polk County Public Schools; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options

Professional growth and mentoring

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools seeks a TRST, Prevention Educator (RN) to develop, implement and assess health, substance abuse and violence prevention curricula with emphasis on nurse-led lessons across schools.

The role requires RN licensure in Florida, a Bachelor's in Nursing, and 3–5 years nursing and education experience. Travel across the district is expected with collaboration among educators and health staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and active Florida RN license.
• Experience with curriculum development, workshops or inservice education.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Delivers health curriculum/services to students within the school system.
• Develops and evaluates the Health, Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention curriculum with nurse focus.
• Serves as resource person for staff, students and parents on health issues.
• Mentors and trains new RNs in the prevention education curriculum.

Skills

RN Nurse license

Curriculum development

Health education

Staff training

Data collection/analysis

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: TRST, Prevention Educator (RN)

Job Location (Short): Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33880

Status: Open

Posting End Date:

Salary Grade: Teacher

Position Title

TRST, Prevention Educator (RN)

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to perform collaboratively with Health Education personnel, administrators, teachers and community representatives and assumes responsibility in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Health, Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention Curriculum with special emphasis on the nurse lesson component of the curriculum within the school system.

Essential Functions of this Job

Facilitates an understanding of how Health/Prevention Education is an important aspect in the quality of one\'s life. Serves as a resource person for school personnel, students and parents on health related issues. Develops, implements and evaluates the Health, Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention curriculum with special emphasis on the nurse lesson component of the curriculum within the school system. Delivers health curriculum/services to students within the school system. Serves on curriculum review committees to write and update the curriculum. Provides leadership skills in systematically scheduling nurse lessons and parent previews in the schools. Serves as a mentor/trainer for new Registered Nurses working with the Health, Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention curriculum throughout the school system. Conducts/Attends meetings, workshops and inservice training for school personnel. Serves as a resource person for school personnel, students and parents in areas of Prevention Education and health related issues. Collects, submits, analyzes data as requested. Writes reports for DOE/DOH as requested. File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing or a related area. Three to five years of related nursing experience required. Background in curriculum development, presenting workshops, inservice education or teaching is highly desired. Valid Florida license as a registered nurse required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of school educational programs, school health services and related areas is desired. Ability to develop, plan, organize, schedule, implement and evaluate the Health Substance and Violence Prevention Curriculum with emphasis on the nurse lessons in the school system. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship and training with other R.N.\'s in subject specialty. Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, school personnel and community agency personnel. Flexible to travel throughout the school system. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds. Requires travel to schools and worksites within the district.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

2 - Teachers Union - C1 - Other Certified

No matter your role, you\'ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and employee well-being.

Looking for perks? We\'ve got you covered.

• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• No-cost employee health clinics
• Paid holidays and leave time
• Flexible work options for some roles
• Professional growth and development
• Access to mentoring and support networks

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