School Nurse

School Nurse Position

Cheatham County School District

The Cheatham County School District has a long and rich history of providing an outstanding academic experience for our students. Cheatham County, home to about 41,000 residents, is located in the heart of Middle Tennessee between Nashville and Clarksville. We are committed to providing every student with a high-quality education. Our professional educators promote student growth and academic success in a way that prepares students to thrive in a flourishing community.

MISSION: The Cheatham County School District, together with the greater community, will create opportunities for all students to be successful, lifelong learners and to develop into respectful and caring citizens, who engage in a positive society.

VISION: We will provide, in an inclusive environment, an exemplary educational program complete with multiple pathways for post-secondary success for all students.

MOTTO: Five-Star Quality, Five-Star Education, Achieving Excellence Together

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active work. Must be able to lift and/or carry a weight of twenty to forty pounds.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable, functional, technical, structural and compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to maintenance operations. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervision.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape visually.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office and departmentally related equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, hand and power tools, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use both hands for twisting or turning. Must have high level of hand and eye coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting policies, decisions, and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking- expressing or exchanging ideas means of spoken words) (hearing -perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

The Cheatham County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of this job description by the employee assigned to the job and the immediate supervisor.