School Nurse RN Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

School Nurse RN TCA Consulting Group Inc. Nashville, TN Job Overview Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians’ orders and nursing protocol.

• Assesses patient’s health, administers medications as prescribed, takes vital signs, records medical documentation in student files.
• Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication.
• Implement nursing plan of care by administering medication, nursing treatments, and patient education.
• Performs BLS (basic life support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
• Participate in emergency response setting for both students and staff.
• Provides supportive, emergency care, and as needed one on one care for the following disease populations: seizure disorder, diabetes Type I & II and insipidus, adrenal insufficiency, shunts, asthmatic, anaphylaxis, gastrostomy tube, ventilator, and others that may not be listed depending on students enrolled at the time.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol.
• Collects student clinic registration paperwork from parents and physicians including but not limited to health history, emergency care plans, medication orders, physical, and consents.
• Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient’s health status.
• Discusses the student’s comprehensive health plan with other staff to identify the student’s needs.
• Assigns job duties and activities to subordinates.
• Counts and tracks drugs (narcotics), instruments, and other accountable items.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$45.00 – $46.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

School Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Work Location:

In person