OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 64905635

NWU; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) Plan

Insurance eligibility

Workers’ Compensation and Reemployment

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NWU in Florida seeks a licensed RN to support student health services across Brevard County schools. You will deliver nursing care, coordinate screenings, and maintain health records in HMS under supervision.

This role requires strong organization, data-entry proficiency, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Travel within the district, occasional after-hours duties in emergencies, and collaboration with school staff are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Florida RN license.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification before onboarding.
• Experience in medical settings; pediatric experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and local travel within Brevard County schools.
• Strong record-keeping and electronic documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing services to students under supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor.
• Administer first aid, medications, and emergency medications as ordered by a physician, including intermittent catheterization, gastrostomy feeding, and glucose monitoring.
• Organize and assist with state mandated health screenings such as hearing, vision, scoliosis, and BMI.
• Maintain a clean health unit/work area and periodic inventory of medical supplies.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation of all work performed.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Assist the health screening team with scheduling and data entry in HMS.
• Prepare and send mailings to parents/guardians regarding screening results.
• Attend in-services, complete mandated training, and submit timesheets and reports accurately.
• May be required to work outside normal hours during emergencies.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Pediatric experience

Driver's license

MS Office

Data entry

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Provide basic nursing services to students under direct or indirect supervision of the Community Health Nursing Supervisor.


• Administer first aid, daily medications, and emergency medications as ordered by a physician, including intermittent clean catheterization, gastrostomy tube feeding, and blood glucose monitoring.


• Organize and assist with state mandated health screenings such as hearing, vision, scoliosis, and body mass index.


• Maintain a clean health unit/work area and perform periodic inventory of medical supplies.


• Maintain accurate and timely records and documentation of all work performed.


• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all staff members.


• Assist the health screening team with scheduling and implementing all health screenings for school district students in mandated grade levels, including data collection and input into HMS.


• Prepare and send mailings to parents/guardians regarding screening results and notifications.


• Attend School Health in-services, complete mandated training, and submit timesheets, mileage, and daily reports accurately and timely.


• Perform related work as required.


• May be required to work outside normal hours during emergencies, including duties in special needs or Red Cross shelters and disaster responses.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.


• Ability to acquire CPR and First Aid certification prior to onboarding.


• Experience working in a medical setting; pediatric experience preferred.


• Current, valid driver’s license and transportation to travel within Brevard County schools.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Ability to use computer equipment, print, fax, telephone, and perform data entry.


• Strong record-keeping and electronic documentation skills.


• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in speech and writing.


• Ability to work with children and adolescents.


• Physical ability to respond to emergencies, lift 10-20 lbs, climb stairs, perform CPR, assist students in wheelchairs, and bend to retrieve items.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $24.97.


• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).


• Participation in state group insurance upon eligibility.


• Workers’ Compensation and Reemployment Assistance as needed.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation and Employee Assistance Program.