School Based Nurse

Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) seeks a School-Based Nurse to deliver direct nursing care and promote student wellness at Whitley City Elementary Healthy Kids Clinic. This full-time, in-person position works closely with students, families, school staff, and community partners to support the overall health needs of the school community and ensure a coordinated approach to student health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and health services to promote wellness and disease prevention through early detection of health problems that interfere with learning
• Conduct initial assessments, interventions, and evaluations of students and staff members relative to illness or injury, and maintain appropriate medical treatment until authorized medical care is obtained
• Identify students with physical, emotional, or mental health needs and make referrals to appropriate staff or agencies per protocol
• Conduct routine screening procedures according to school board policy and state mandates, including special education vision screenings within 10 days of receipt
• Assist with specialized health procedures appropriate to students' needs and provide support to parents and teachers of students with exceptional needs or chronic illnesses
• Participate in the implementation of School Health Policies and Procedures
• Assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases and work on exclusion and readmission of students with infections and contagious diseases as outlined in board policy
• Maintain first aid stations in all schools and perform quality control evaluations on laboratory equipment and supplies
• Document all visits in Infinite Campus or IMS
• Review medication logbooks and ensure alignment with district policies at assigned schools
• Assist with data collection including accident reports, student injuries, and medication errors for quality assurance
• Report to the School Health Coordinator, parents, school staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters
• Serve as a resource person to school personnel, students, parents, physicians, and various organizations
• Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary conditions in schools
• Follow district policy in the investigation of physical or sexual abuse and neglect
• Adhere to district policy regarding confidentiality on all student health matters and records
• Assist families in making appropriate social agency contacts when necessary and work with various health agencies in the community in implementing health services
• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services and curriculum when appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with health agencies, professionals, and children
• Willingness to provide services outlined in the Kentucky Department of Education Health Services Reference Guide
• Maintenance of required continuing education courses

Schedule

• Full-time position, 5 days per week
• 100% clinic-based, in-person work required
• Work schedules set at the discretion of CFMC and may be adjusted at any time based on operational needs

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation negotiable based on experience
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays