PRN RN - School Based Clinic 7327

meridianhs; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

401k with company contribution

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Paid Holidays

Life balance oriented organization

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a School Based Registered Nurse (RN) for the Howard County School Based Health Clinic in Indiana. This PRN (as needed) position supports students during clinic hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities include medication management, MAR documentation, vital signs, health screenings, injections, patient education, and collaboration with medical staff. Indiana RN licensure and ASN required; 2+ years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current non-probationary licensure as a Registered Nurse in Indiana.
• Two years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medication inquiries and consult with medical staff to adjust regimens.
• Oversee MAR documentation and ensure accuracy in records.
• Perform health screenings, vital signs, and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Provide patient education to students and caregivers about medications and health issues.
• Document visits in school-based records and Meridian Health Services systems.
• Coordinate referrals, labs, and appointments with providers as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Indiana RN licensure

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MAR documentation

Electronic health records

Job description

Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a PRN School Based Registered Nurse (RN) Howard County School Based Health Clinic. This position will be PRN (as needed) during the clinic hours of M-F 7-4:30.

Key Responsibilities of a School Based RN:

• Responds to requests from students/caregivers/clients concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
• Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
• Document as appropriate in the school-based record and the MHS electronic system if a MHS patient visit takes place.
• Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
• Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
• Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff. Including vital signs and other point-of-care testing. Provide health screenings as needed and direct students/clients to appropriate integrated medical care services.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to students/their caregivers and clients concerning their medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
• Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
• Participate in reviews and modifications of students/clients' services during treatment planning.
• Assist with maintenance of student health records, providing annual screenings, testing and follow up on immunizations through the Indiana Department of Education.
• Function as a liaison with students/caregivers with emergency room, physician offices, pharmacies, and the MHS Provider (if a patient) to clarify medication order, obtain proper prescriptions, labs, testing, and referrals and obtain appointments as needed.
• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.
• Up to 10% travel for training and coverage at other locations as needed.

We are seeking School Based RN candidates with the following qualities:

• Associate of Science in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current non-probationary licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana
• Two (2) years nursing experience preferred.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified School Based RN candidates:

• Health, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Paid Holidays
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.