Daily Substitute Nurse

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/caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their work. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.

The Daily Substitute Nurse covers short term daily nurse absences and/or long term leaves of absence.  This is an on-call position that requires a flexible schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers medical care for sick and injured students

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular exposure to infectious material/diseases

• Regular exposure to chemicals/solvents

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard

Department: All Divisions

Reports To: Head Nurse

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

How to Apply:  Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer