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Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,530 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Lauderdale County Schools Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) School Nurse provides comprehensive, safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate school health services to children from six weeks of age through graduation. The RN promotes student health, safety, attendance, and academic success through nursing assessment, care, intervention, health education, care coordination, and emergency response. The RN practices within the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act, applicable laws, district policies, and authorized healthcare provider orders. The RN may perform nursing assessments and develop, initiate, implement, and evaluate Individualized Healthcare Plans within the RN scope of practice. Although professionally accountable for nursing judgment and care, the RN remains under the administrative direction and supervision of the School Health Supervisor or Director of Coordinated School Health.PLEASE ATTACHED FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION!
!Benefits
- Dental Insurance