PRIMARY FUNCTION:  On an As needed basis in a clinic substitute role - To strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identification and assistance in the removal or modification of health-related barriers to learning for individual children.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational Level: Diploma or Associate Degree
• Additional Requirements:  Valid Practical Nurse license from Georgia Board of Nursing  or Certification in the medical field
• Previous Pediatric, Community Health, and/or School Health experience preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification 

 

The Paulding County School District reserves the right to accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Some travel involved, as needed
• Exhibits professionalism in all job-related situations and follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Communicate responsibly with all individuals and groups
• Adheres to local school procedures and regulations in a supportive manner
• Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities
• Coordinates screening and evaluates findings of deficits for scoliosis
• Serve as a resource person to teachers and parents concerning health problems, disease process, and disabilities as they relate to learning and school
• Initiates referrals to parents, school personnel, and community health resources for intervention, remediation, and follow-through
• Provides ongoing health education to students, parents, and health agencies
• Provide in-service education programs to staff on health issues, wellness, and prevention, including CPR, medication administration, etc.
• Recommends and helps to implement modification of school programs to meet students' health needs
• Plans, implements, and evaluates school health management protocols for students with special health needs, including administration of medications, catheterizations, tube feedings, and suctioning under the supervision of a supervisory nurse.
• Serves on related community and educational committees as deemed appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator

 

• Applicants will be selected for interview.  Please do not contact local schools.
• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days.  Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.