Would you like to make a difference in a child’s health,
education, and ability to learn? Are you an ARNP, RN, or LPN with a current and active Florida license?
Are you a retired nurse looking for volunteer opportunities that will allow you to utilize your skills?
If you answered
“yes” to any of these questions, the Volunteer School Nurse Program may be for you.
Volunteer school nurses can assist greatly by supplementing the existing services provided by the School Health Program at the Orange County Health Department.
Each day is a new experience and calls for a multitude of skills, including listening, caring, and understanding. In just a few hours a week you can provide a variety of services.
Volunteer School Nurse Flyer (English PDF 407kb)
Volunteer School Nurse Flyer (Spanish PDF 398kb) |
Typical duties include:
- Assisting with Screenings for Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis, and Growth and Development
- Assisting with Health Education Classes
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REQUIREMENTS: ARNP, RN, or LPN with an active, current
Florida nursing license and successful completion of background screenings. Retired nurses who do not hold an active Florida license may apply for a Retired Volunteer Nurse Certificate.
Volunteer nurses will receive training in CPR/First Aid, and CEU’s in OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, and many other important health topics
Volunteer Nurses will also receive state liability and personal protection under the Florida Department of Health. Any health care professional that participates in the program and donates at least 80 hours of service per school year in a public school during the biennial licensure period shall be eligible for:
- Waiver of the biennial license fee; and
- Fulfillment of a maximum of 25 percent of the continuing education hours required for license renewal, pursuant to s. 456.013 (g).
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