Atlanta private school is seeking a Head Nurse to lead their team.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
The Head Nurse uses a distinct clinical knowledge base for decision making in nursing practice and provides oversight and support to the nursing team; Nursing services are consistent with Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations
· Oversight of hiring, dismissing, and development of nursing staff
· Administer and document medications according to established policies and procedures
· Ensures nursing policies and procedures are efficient, safe, and effective and maintains accurate documentation of nursing services, including emergency situations
· Demonstrates a high standard of ethics and professionalism maintaining confidentiality at all times
· Maintains a clean, orderly Health Center to ensure a safe physical environment, practicing standard precautions
· at all times including maintaining adequate supplies, locked medication cabinets and maintaining sharps containers in appropriate locations
· Excellent communication skills and collaborative relationships with school personnel, other nurses, students, and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues
· Ensure all students have a 3231 Certificate of Immunization on file prior to the start of school
· Respond to emergency situations and administer appropriate first aid and emergency medications as needed according to approved campus protocols
· Works collaboratively to enhance the Whole Child experience with the following departments: counseling, chaplaincy, ARC, Sports Medicine, Division Heads, Athletics, Security and Fine arts
· Foster relationships with Atlanta area school nurses as well as the greater Atlanta regions
· Provides a private caring and compassionate environment; displays and models respect toward students, faculty, and staff; and serves as a student advocate, establishing and communicating clear behavioral expectations in the Health Center to students, faculty, and staff
· Reporting of communicable diseases to appropriate local authorities as required by law
· Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
· Presents a professional and well-groomed appearance according to the Lovett dress code and adheres to the Lovett faculty and staff handbook
· Review all incident reports for students and faculty/staff and make appropriate referrals as necessary
· System administrator and proficient user in the electronic health record (EHR) system used by The Lovett School ensuring families have access to complete appropriate health forms annually
· Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate Lovett administrator
· Ensures the following duties are performed prior to the beginning of the school year:
· Review and edit all Medical Forms, remove Seniors, update health related groups (allergies, medical diagnoses, etc), and review/approve information housed in the Once class assignments are made during pre-planning (ie, advisories and classroom teachers), create groups and generate allergy reports for teachers and dining services
· Refresh field trip bags, check all AED batteries/pads for functionality and battery life, discard any expired medications
· Coordinate with division leadership a plan to host a meeting with parents of students with Individualized Healthcare plans and appropriate faculty
· Update medical information in the Parent/Student Handbook
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Pediatrics: 2 years (Preferred)
- Management: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Vinings, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person