Nurse Substitute

Description

At The Mount Vernon School , students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. With a commitment to Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA), we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world, so we choose to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and relationships they need to be impact-ready.

The Role

The Mount Vernon School is seeking registered nurses who can substitute when our full-time nurse is out on PTO/leave. Serving our K-G12 learners, nurses treat students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, administer daily student prescriptions, and coordinate routine health assessments during school hours (7:30 am - 3:30 pm).

Requirements

• Responsible for professional medical treatment of students and staff
• Responsible for early detection of physical problems and health evaluations
• Maintains clinical records
• Manage student food allergies and sensitivities
• Collaborate and communicate with parents, faculty, and staff as needed regarding specific students or issues
• Refer athletic injuries to Athletic Trainer as needed for follow-up care

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with community stakeholders of all ages.
• Technical proficiency in utilizing online medical platforms and Google apps such as email, calendar, docs, and spreadsheets.
• Experience with Magnus software preferred.

Education and Experience

• Registered nurse with current Georgia nursing license required.
• Certified American Heart Association CPR, AED and First Aid instructor (or willing to obtain).
• Experience in school nursing or a related field such as pediatrics; early childhood experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School is to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.