CGIS School Nurse - Part-time

Par-Time CGIS School Nurse

• 2-3 days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays and Rotating Wednesdays); 7am - 3pm

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse licensed by the State of Tennessee
• Current CPR Certification

Job Description

• The job of School Nurse was established for the purpose/s of assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to parents/guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

Job Expectations

• Follows Maryville City Schools Health Services Guidelines.
• Possesses a positive attitude, can manage multiple tasks at once, and can communicate positively with all members of the school community.
• Ability to perform any physical duties associated with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.).
• Administers first aid to students, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children in accordance with state laws and district requirements. Monitors and refers students when appropriate.
• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. blood pressure, etc.).
• Develop and implements health care plans for students.
• Has the following characteristics: honesty, integrity, flexibility, confidentiality, professionalism, commitment, and loyalty. 
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical intervention.
• Maintains student’s confidential files and records.
• Participates in a variety of professional development and school specific meetings/teams.
• Provides training on a variety of health-related subjects.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, seizures, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Application Procedure

• Complete an online application on the Maryville City Schools website by April 23, 2025.