REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code

• Two (2) years pediatric, public health, or school health experience

• High school graduation or equivalent

• Current CPR and first aid certification

• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately

• Ability to exhibit skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing treatments, such as skilled care nursing procedures

• Ability to teach selected students selected procedures • Ability to maintain confidentiality of student health issues

• Ability to communicate clearly with parents, physicians, other health care workers, faculty and school administrators

• Ability to communicate with students on their cognitive level

• Ability to assist in the provision of health assessments

• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of health plans