Registered Nurse – Fall Break Learning Academy
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Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will provide direct health care services and case management for students with special needs during Fall Break. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, facilitating transitions between home and school, and ensuring compliance with district and federal health regulations.
Job Description
Purpose and Scope
During Fall Break, ensures that the health needs of identified students are met. May provide extra services for students with Individual Education Plans (IEP). Monitors and evaluates service delivery by the other health care staff. Ensures adequate communication is provided to others participating in the care of the students.
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree plus a minimum of two (2) years of directly related clinical experience.
Experience in pediatrics or school nursing services preferred. Current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Tennessee required. Certification in First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator(AED), some ventilator knowledge, and a Tennessee driver's license required. Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
The following special conditions are required: Commitment for the entire period of summer school. May involve missing some district training opportunities.
This position is for FALL BREAK ONLY.
A Major, Urban School District on the
Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap
Our Mission
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN. Here in the Bluff City, we are dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.
• Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.
• Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Memphis-Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.
Our Future
Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been a level 5 growth district—the highest achievable level in TN--for the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen district-wide math proficiency scores double in the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools I-Zone schools were once performing in the bottom 5% of TN, and are now making significant gains towards the goal of performing amongst the top 25% within five years.
We are a district committed to progressive strategies and practices that promote student achievement. We do this by ensuring that every classroom has an effective teacher and every school is operated by staff and leaders committed to excellence.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
A Major, Urban School District on the
Cutting Edge of Closing the Achievement Gap
Our Mission
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one of the 25 largest school districts in the nation located in a large city with a hometown feel, Memphis, TN. Here in the Bluff City, we are dedicated to preparing all students for success in learning, leadership, and life.
• Our promise is that by 2025, 80% of our students will be college & career ready, 90% will graduate high school, and 100% of graduates will enroll in post-secondary education.
• Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that every child is capable of learning and that education is the great equalizer. With 84% of all students considered economically disadvantaged, Memphis-Shelby County Schools truly is a place where progressive leaders in education can make a difference in the lives of our country’s most underserved children.
Our Future
Though our challenges are significant, we are a district on the rise.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been a level 5 growth district—the highest achievable level in TN--for the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen district-wide math proficiency scores double in the past three years.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools I-Zone schools were once performing in the bottom 5% of TN, and are now making significant gains towards the goal of performing amongst the top 25% within five years.
We are a district committed to progressive strategies and practices that promote student achievement. We do this by ensuring that every classroom has an effective teacher and every school is operated by staff and leaders committed to excellence.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
