Gwinnett County Public Schools is hiring: Cluster Nurse I - Health and Social Services in Binghamton

Cluster Nurse I - Health and Social Services JobID: 104112

Assist local school staff in developing individualized health management plans for students with identified health conditions in collaboration with parents and health care providers. Perform appropriate specialized health care procedures as needed for students to attend school on a case-by-case basis. Community/ Public Health Consult and support school personnel, parents, and students on student health issues including assisting local schools in the development of those areas of the Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan related to student health conditions and medical considerations. Serve as a liaison between school staff, parents, community health practitioners, and health agencies for the purpose of obtaining and interpreting health information pertinent to educational planning in order to enhance the educational process and promote optimal level of wellness and functioning for students with health conditions and needs. Assist schools in managing communicable diseases including the implementation of infection control procedures in collaboration with health care providers and local Public Health Department staff. Quality Improvement Provide training and professional development regarding health related issues for school staff members as needed. Provide nursing technical support to the district in establishing system-wide health procedures and policies in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations under the supervision of the Lead School Nurse. Complete and submit data reports in accordance with departmental standards to the Director of Health and Social Services. Leadership Provide training to designated local school staff on the implementation of the individualized health management plan including any appropriate specialized health care procedures needed for students to attend school. Assist schools in the mandated screenings required by the local and state Public Health Departments. Collaboratively works and monitors to ensure assigned local school clinics meet state and district compliance standards. Perform other duties as assigned.