In accordance with the CMS mandate, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved for a medical or religious exemption from vaccination. Prior to commencing employment, individuals must have received at minimum the first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, the single dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or submitted a written request for medical or religious exemption, per company policy. Individuals who are granted an exemption may be required to undergo weekly testing and regular masking to ensure patient and staff safety.

School Based Nursing

Location: Hardin County Healthy Kids Clinic

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing health services in all schools to promote wellness and disease prevention by early detection of health problems that interfere with learning.
• Participates in the implementation of the School Health Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in the identification of pupils with physical, emotional, or mental health needs and works per protocol toward the solution of these problems by making referrals to appropriate staff or agencies.
• Reports to the School Health Coordinator, parents, School staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Serves as a resource person to school personnel, pupils, parents, physicians, and various organizations.
• Assists in conducting initial assessment, intervention, and evaluation of students and/or staff members relative to illness or injury and maintains appropriate medical treatment until authorized medical Rx is obtained.
• Assists with the program for handicapped or chronically ill and aids in the appropriate placement of students with exceptional needs.
• Assists in providing specialized health procedures appropriate to the student's handicap and gives support to parents and teachers of these students.
• Performs quality control evaluations on laboratory equipment/supplies used in schools.
• Conducts special education vision screenings within 10 days of receipt.
• Documents all visits in Infinite Campus or IMS.
• Assists in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Assists in maintaining a first aid station in all schools.
• Conducts routine screening procedures according to school board policy and state mandates.
• Works on exclusion and readmission of students with infections and contagious diseases as outlined in board policy.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary conditions in schools
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health services and curriculum when appropriate.
• Assists families in making appropriate social agency contacts when necessary. Works with various health agencies in the community in implementing health services.
• Follows district policy in the investigation of physical or sexual abuse and neglect.
• Adheres to district policy regarding confidentiality on all student health matters and records.
• Reviews medication logbook ensures alliance with district policies at assigned schools.
• Performs quality control evaluations on laboratory equipment/supplies used in schools.
• Conducts special education vision screenings within 10 days of receipt.
• Assist with data collection: accident reports, student injuries, medication errors for quality assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with health agencies, professionals and children.
• Willing to provide services outlined in the Kentucky Department of Education Health Services Reference Guide.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintains required continuing education courses.

Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services, Managed Care
Compensation: Negotiable based on experience
Benefits Offered: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO, and Holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
In accordance with the CMS mandate, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or approved for a medical/religious exemption from vaccination. Individuals granted an exemption may be required to undergo testing to ensure patient/staff safety.

Work Location: One location

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