Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Learning Tree is a nonprofit organization that has been providing Behavior Analytic services for almost 40 years. The Learning Tree serves more than 600 children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the state of Alabama with four regional campuses and operates seven different programs! Services within these programs include residential and educational services, outpatient clinics, and public-school consultation services.Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

Maintain student medical records and medical documentation

Ensure each student receives annual physical,dental, hearing, and vision screening. Request consultations with physicians and other health care providers to seek services and referrals and review all physician consults, reports, and referrals

Provide and/or schedule all follow up services recommended by medical professionals; accompany students to medical appointments when necessary

Provide direct nursing service to students to ensure the maintenance of appropriate health care standards

Monitor student health status and seek medical service as needed

Oversee ordering and inventory of medications and administration of medications and staff training related to medication administration, including necessary medication administration documents

Ensure reports and correct responses are made to medication errors

Participate in staff training for monitoring side effects of medications, seizure response, universal precautions, and infection control procedures

Communicate information about student health changes and health related needs to staff and parents

Communicate with Coordinator of Instructional Supports about upcoming psychiatric appointments

Communicate with classroom and residential staff with adequate notice about upcoming medical appointments

Communicate to administrative personnel about health concerns of students

Maintain appropriate licensure and continuing education requirements

Additional requirements:

Current RN or LPN license (or ability to obtain/renew if not current)

Previous experience working with individuals with special needs is preferred (not required)

Ability to work in team setting, previous experience managing others preferred

Good driving record preferred