Mercy Community Healthcare
Part-Time School Nurse
Mercy Community Healthcare
Job Summary
Mercy Community Healthcare has an immediate opening for a part-time school nurse at New Hope Academy in Franklin, TN.
Mercy’s Mission is To reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing quality healthcare services to ALL and support to their families and our communities.
If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and work in a Christian organization, this is your opportunity.
Summary
This position is responsible for coordinating health services for students Pre-K-6th grades, faculty, and staff in their assigned school setting using their nursing knowledge and skills to advance the well-being of students, keeping them healthy and safe while in school.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide primary care support such as taking temperatures, medication administration, emergency care for illness or disease, maintains universal precautions and screen children for symptoms.
- Conduct simple assessment, intervention and follow up for physical, mental and social health issues.
- Provide health education with groups and individually as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: A minimum of LPN degree required. BS in nursing preferred. Must be licensed in State of TN and license must be unrestricted. Must have current BLS card (First Aid, CPR, and be knowledgeable in safety practices.
Experience: 3-5 years of nursing experience required, school setting or pediatrics preferred. Must have prior experience working with computers/ERM systems, MS Office experience preferred.
Functional Competencies: Conducting accurate assessments, prioritization, time management, multitasking, critical thinking, dependability, innovation, collaboration, cooperation, teamwork.
Additional Information
Benefits
NA
How to Apply
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://mercytn.efficientapply.com/jobs/472163-109861.html
Details
- Date Posted: August 20, 2020
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Other
- Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)