About this role
Purpose and Scope
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Delivers at a high level of competency in school nurse program including home visits for the school district. Responsibilities require understanding of both theory and practice.
Essential Job Functions
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.
1.Assists the manager in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and assigning school nurses, and in communicating with school administrators; Assesses nurse skill competency through the annual and on-going nurse professional development.
2.Provides medication administration training for school staff in compliance with Tennessee Medication Administration guidelines, procedures and standards; Provides guidance for school administrators on health delivery within the school setting.
3.Provides school nurse support and direct technical assistance for special education school-nursing related functions.
4.Schedules and attends home visits with parent for medically fragile and students with complex health concerns in order to facilitate transition from home to school.
5.Serves as a liaison to school administrators, parents, nurses and medical providers regarding health care plan developments, compliance, and ongoing monitoring for effective health service delivery in the school setting. Collaborates with supervisor and other District staff to develop short and long-range plans for assigned program or functional area.
6.Researches and explores feasibility of implementing new methods, technologies or programs.
7.Develops, schedules, implements, monitors and evaluates all programs, projects and operations in area of responsibility.
8.Researches, compiles data for, and prepares various statistical, administrative and/or financial reports as required.
9.Oversees Licensed Practical Nurses working with students receiving special education services.
10.Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Medical Sciences or other related field plus an additional 5 years related experience as a nurse or lead nurse in a school environment, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 9 years. Tennessee Licensed Professional Registered Nurse required.
(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.
Other facts
About Memphis Shelby County Schools
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.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Lead RN is responsible for overseeing the school nurse program, including recruiting and training nurses, providing medication administration training, and supporting special education nursing functions. They also conduct home visits for medically fragile students and serve as a liaison among various stakeholders regarding health care plans.
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