Daily Substitute Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Daily Substitute Nurse

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

General Duties

• Administers medical care for sick and injured students and employees

• Develops individual treatment plans for continuing care or observation

• Dispenses prescribed medications to students as ordered by a physician

• Provides health education to students and employees as appropriate

• Assists the school staff and/or students in understanding and managing student health issues

• Consults with other nurses, school staff, healthcare providers, parents and students on health issues as appropriate

• Obtains and files a current and complete health form and vaccination record for every student every school year

• Maintains a daily record of student interventions and coordinates reports with other Pace Academy nurses

• May be required to chaperone field trips, including overnight trips

• Refer athletics injuries to Athletic Trainer as needed for follow-up care

• Other duties as assigned

Working conditions

• Office environment may be noisy with frequent interruptions

• Regular exposure to infectious material/diseases

• Regular exposure to chemicals/solvents

• Must bend, stoop and crouch

• May have to lift and carry 50-60 pounds with assistance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

• Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

• CPR certification

• Knowledge of scoliosis, immunizations, hearing/vision screening techniques

• Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, standards of care in accordance with state policy and Nurse Practice Act

• Able to perform CPR and utilize AED machine

• Must be knowledgeable of federal, state and local laws, regulations, and/or processes as related to providing healthcare services and regarding appropriate first aid techniques

• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks and apply critical-thinking skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with school personnel, parents and diverse groups of people

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Please submit the following documents in Word or PDF format;

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References
• Current licenses and certifications
• Any other relevant documents
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer