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Capital City Lighthouse Charter School is seeking a nurse. Please submit the application for consideration.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
Lighthouse Academy (LHA) nurses are more than staff members. They help transform children’s lives by creating opportunities for a brighter future. We are seeking a nurse who will make the commitment to conduct their work with determination, integrity and purpose, embodying these essential qualities:
•Past experiences and actions reflect a commitment to the LHA mission, vision, core values
•A passion and ability to build and sustain the LHA K-12 model in a high need, urban environment
•Work in schools that demonstrates a sense of urgency and the relentless pursuit of high academic student achievement
•Reflective, self-aware and adaptable to communication and work styles of others
•Critical thinker and problem solver who takes initiative
•Belief in the power of collaboration and works to build a collaborative culture with LHA network, community, staff, families and students
Essential Functions:
• Complete health evaluations of students as required by policy, the local Department of Public Health (DPH), IDEA or Section 504.
• Consult with students, parents, administrators and other staff as needed to explain health assessments or other medical information.
• Develop and implements health care plans required by policy or state and federal regulations.
• Administer medications in accordance with DPH guidelines.
• Render first aid as needed.
• Render basic medical help as needed.
• Communicate with parents and families regarding child’s illness. Supervise sick children.
• Communicate with Principal and school community regarding any infectious or contagious diseases present in the school.
• Assist students, families, and staff in locating and accessing appropriate health services.
Examples of Work:
• Serves on the School Wellness and Staff Wellness Committees.
• Maintain health records and files.
• Supervise volunteers and others who may be involved in the delivery of services.
• Complete health assessments as required.
• Work cooperatively with other health professionals and agencies in the delivery of services.
• Complete follow up on accident reports with students and parents.
• Provide in-service training to the staff.
• Advise supervisor on medical or health related issues on an as needed basis.
• Complete plans, reports, and other documentation, as may be required by policy or regulation.
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