What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at LEAP Academy University Charter School?
LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a Certified Nurse Practitioner. The Certified Nurse Practitioner strengthens and facilitates the educational process by modifying or removing health related barriers within individual students and by promoting an optimal level of wellness for students and staff. The nurse assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and/or referral activities. The nurse serves as a direct link between The School’s Chief Medical Officer, the School District, students and their families for health care issues. The nurse provides relevant instruction, counseling and guidance; upholding professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act, and applicable state and local statutes for school nursing practice; and adheres to district policies and administrative guidelines.
Qualifications
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing
- Specialty certification in area of practice Family Practice experience preferred
- Experience in a clinical or hospital setting
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
- Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Advanced clinical training and experience
- Proficiency in performing clinical procedures
- Strong understanding of healthcare laws and ethics
- Ability to manage complex patient cases
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Up-to-date knowledge of medical advancements and technologies
- Dedication to providing high-quality patient care
- Assesses and provides immediate care to ill and/or injured students and staff medications and/or nursing procedures to individual students based on written physician orders for that student, written consent from a parent/guardian, and in compliance with state statutes and board policy;
- Establishes, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive school health program in collaboration with the school physician, administrators, and the school board, and is in compliance with state statute and board policy;
- Provides written reports as required to the district and county/state agencies;
- Collects and records information about the health and developmental status of the student in a systematic and continuous manner. This information is to include but is not limited to: immunization data and health screenings as mandated by state statute and board policy.
- High passion and drive in providing exceptional service to LEAP student, parents, and staff;
- Proven exceptional communications skills; approach, delivery, and relationship building;
- High flexibility and open-mindedness towards role and duties; “whatever it takes” mentality;
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
