Practical Nurse
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Nurse
Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense
Location
Fort Stewart, Georgia
Salary
$59,073 - $143,310
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a school nurse at a Department of Defense elementary school in Fort Stewart, Georgia, where you'll provide health education, emergency care, and support to students while working with teachers to manage overall school health.
It's ideal for a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree who enjoys working with children in a Pre-K-12 setting and has at least one year of school nursing experience.
The role focuses on creating a safe and healthy environment for military-connected students.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent with current Registered Nurse (RN) license from a State Board of Nursing
- School nurse license issued by a State Board of Education (if applicable)
- At least one year of experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a Pre-K-12 setting
- Ability to provide emergency care, health education, and counseling to students
- Skills in maintaining health records and collaborating with school staff
- U.S. citizenship and ability to apply via USAJOBS.gov
- Official transcripts and valid RN license required throughout employment
Full Job Description
This position is located at: Department of Defense Education Activity Americas, Kessler Elementary School, Fort Stewart, GA.
ATTENTION: YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBS.GOV Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Applicant must have at least a Bachelor's Degree.
Applicants must upload their official transcripts for a bachelors' degree in nursing (BSN) and upload their current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by a State Board of Nursing OR a school nurse license issued by a State Board of Education with an expiration date expressing that the document is valid.
Current state RN licensure must be provided and maintained throughout employment with DoDEA.
Applicants should have a minimum of one year experience as a school nurse or school nurse substitute in a Pre-K-12 school setting.
If the applicant has a baccalaureate degree in other than nursing AND current RN license, the applicant must have at least one year school nurse experience. A second teacher category is not required.
Major Duties:
- Provides classroom instruction and individual student health education and counseling.
- Provides emergency care of illness or injury occurring during school hours according to standard first aid guidelines.
- Maintains health information and documents.
- Collaborates with teachers and other school personnel to interpret pupil health status.
- Participates in the establishment, management, and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program.
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